Dr Savyasaachi Jain

Dr. Savyasaachi Jain is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Journalism, Media and Culture (JOMEC) in Cardiff University, UK. Teaching mainly at the Master’s level, he specialises in the practice of journalism and documentary in contemporary contexts. His specific areas of interest encompass international journalism, global media systems and the influences that shape journalistic practices and standards. These research interests align closely with his experience of training journalists across Asia, the Middle East and Africa in the coverage of politics, elections, terrorism, conflict, migration, the environment and health. He also brings to his teaching extensive practitioner experience as a print and television journalist and documentary filmmaker. He has initiated and led large international media development projects and supervised more than 50 international documentary co-productions.