Amazon MGM Studios boss Jen Salke to step down. Read the internal memo
Amazon hired Salke in 2018 to oversee its movie and television unit. The company became a bigger player in the entertainment industry under her leadership.
Jen Salke, the head of Amazon MGM Studios is stepping down from her role, the company confirmed.
Mike Hopkins, Amazon's head of Prime Video and MGM Studios, made the announcement in a Thursday memo to employees. Salke is exiting Amazon to move into film production, and her previous position will not be replaced, Hopkins said.
"We've decided to flatten our leadership structure a bit and not fill the head of studios role," Hopkins wrote. "In line with Amazon's recent work to streamline reporting lines and accelerate decision making, we felt this was the best direction for our studio, which will now operate as distinct film and television studios."
As part of her exit, Salke signed a first-look film and TV producing deal with Amazon, Hopkins wrote.
"As I've been considering my next chapter, I've always been searching for that moment where I was positive that our work had set up Amazon MGM Studios for even more success in the long term," Salke said in a statement provided by Amazon. "When I look at the teams we've put in place, our amazing leaders, and the incredible slate of films and shows we've got in the pipeline, I realized now is that moment."
Amazon tapped Salke in 2018 to head up the Studios business after the ouster of her predecessor Roy Price, who resigned amid allegations that he engaged in sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior toward a producer.