Executive Producer & Creative Consultant
BIO
Maya Jackson is the Director of Development for TV at 1Community, an entertainment production and co-finance company dedicated to using storytelling to drive real-world impact. In her role, she is building and overseeing a dynamic development slate focused on bold, socially relevant, and creator-driven projects.
Born and raised in Southern California, Maya earned her degree in Film & TV Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts and built her career at companies including Creative Artists Agency, Freeform, Reléve Entertainment, and MRC. Previously, she served as a Manager in TV Development at MRC, where she helped develop and oversee projects including The Great (Hulu) and Time Bandits (Apple TV+), while managing a robust development slate.
As a woman of color in the entertainment industry, Maya is deeply committed to championing underrepresented voices, supporting emerging talent, and demystifying the development process for the next generation of storytellers. She believes in the power of stories to make complex issues personal, human, and transformative.
Outside of work, she can usually be found on the volleyball court or nerding out in an escape room.