JAYA MAHAJAN

JAYA MAHAJAN

(She/Her)
Creative Consultant
Jaya Mahajan is a highly versatile television professional with a track record of producing award winning factual as well scripted programming across international territories. She has spent the last decade working out of Asia and has recently moved to New York. Primary interests lie in documentaries, journalism and films linked to real life stories.

Full Bio
A journalist, award-winning documentary filmmaker, journalism professor and content producer – Jaya has worn many hats throughout her career. She has extensive experience in building and leading successful teams that have made award-winning long-form factual projects, short-form commercials, digital campaigns, dramas, films and documentaries.
In addition to content production expertise she has wide-ranging experience in leveraging relationships to form innovative partnerships. She has an entrepreneurial mindset which has helped her set up, create and manage creative business verticals from the ground up.
Some of the media networks that have showcased her projects include BBC, CNN, Discovery Channel, the History Channel and the National Geographic Channel.
She has lived and worked across several countries including India, Malaysia, Singapore and the United States. She has degrees from Mumbai University in Economics and Media Communications, and a Masters from Monash University in Media Studies.

Professional Credits
- Sandakan Death March -History Channel
- Stupid Man Smart Phone- BBC and Mediacorp
- Stuntmen of Bollywood-National Geographic Channel
- Business Bites- BBC World
Industry Awards
-Asian Academy Creative Awards – Stupid Man Smart Phone, Best Influencer Program
-Malaysia Film Awards – Sandakan Death March, Best Historical Documentary
-Content Asia Awards – Kitchen Wars, Best General Entertainment Award
-TV Academy Awards – Back to the Floor, Best Business Program Award
-Asian Academy Creative Awards – Enjoy Nigata, Best Lifestyle Program
-Asian TV Awards – Japanese Red Army, Best Documentary
-Ulagam Awards – Asura Vettai, Best Original Script
-One World Media, London – Fellowship
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