Keion Jackson

Keion Jackson is a 3x Emmy-nominated TV writer, author, and playwright. He writes across various mediums and genres for audiences of all ages. He is a Co-Executive Producer and the Senior Story Editor of the animated musical series Dee & Friends in Oz (2024) (Netflix). He's worked as Story Editor on three animated series, including Netflix's Karma's World (2021), created by Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges - which received an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Children's Program. Keion has written for Nickelodeon, Sesame Workshop, Amazon Prime, Scholastic Entertainment, 9 Story Media, PBS and more. He created and developed an original action-comedy for Sesame Workshop called "Early Birds". Keion also created and developed an original series for Disney Television Animation. In addition, Keion is a playwright. His heartfelt Hurricane Katrina-inspired stage play "Gumbo House" was workshopped and performed Off-Broadway. Keion's live-action film screenplays have been recognized at numerous film festivals - one of which was an Official Selection of The New York City Independent Film Festival. Keion Jackson was born and raised in Louisiana. He has a degree in Mass Media Arts from Clark Atlanta University, with a concentration in Television and Film Production.