Walter Newman headed program development at Adult Swim for over a decade. During his tenure he oversaw Emmy winning shows such as Rick and Morty, Robot Chicken and Primal. Other animated projects include The Boondocks, Smiling Friends, Mr. Pickles, Black Dynamite, Aqua Teen Hungerforce, and Tuca and Bertie. In the live action space, he executive produced shows such as The Eric Andre Show, Joe Pera Talks With You, Loiter Squad, and Black Jesus. 

Newman also hosted the show Development Meeting for the network as well as pioneered the computer programmer art and gaming space 'Etcetera'' for Adult Swim dot com. 

Prior to joining Adult Swim, Newman discovered the comedy group who would create the show Workaholics while an assistant at Comedy Central.