Maya Jackson

Born and raised in Southern California, Maya’s journey into the entertainment industry began when she clinched first place in a national commercial competition during her sophomore year of high school. This early success ignited a profound passion for storytelling and steered her toward pursuing a degree in Film & TV Production from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. It was here that Maya discovered her true calling lay not just in telling stories, but in cultivating them and empowering their creators.

Following her graduation, Maya’s drive and dedication quickly landed her a position at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), serving as an assistant to the President. Her journey through the industry then took her to Freeform, where she delved into production, and to Reléve Entertainment, where she honed her skills as a development assistant in both scripted and unscripted programming.

Most recently, Maya made her mark as a Manager in TV Development at MRC. In this role, she played a pivotal part in bringing compelling narratives to life, overseeing projects like THE GREAT Season 3 on Hulu and TIME BANDITS at Apple TV+, while also managing an expansive development slate. Maya’s commitment to bringing stories to life that reflect the real world and the issues that affect real people is only matched by her desire to champion marginalized voices while advocating for reform in housing and mental health resources, demonstrating her holistic approach to making a meaningful impact both on and off the screen.

In her free time, she can usually be found on the volleyball court or nerding out on a jigsaw puzzle.