Jason Paolo Telles

Jason Paolo Telles is a PhD Candidate and Assistant Lecturer at Monash University School of Media, Film and Journalism. He specializes in critical media histories, indigenous media, and Southeast Asian media studies. As Founder and Executive Director of the Southeast Asian Media Studies Association (SEAMSA), he promotes academic collaboration in media research across Southeast Asia. His work bridges media studies with environmental, cultural, and sport-related themes.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Communication (University of the Philippines Baguio)
• Master of Arts in Media Studies (University of the Philippines Diliman)

Research focuses on indigenous media representation, ecomedia, sport communication, and media history in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. His publications analyze topics like vernacular music broadcasting, sport mega-events as national memory platforms, and environmental discourses in media. SEAMSA serves as a key platform for regional academic exchange.

His work engages with marginalized communities through media studies, emphasizing cultural preservation, indigenous self-determination, and environmental advocacy. No formal grants or awards are listed, but his contributions to SEAMSA highlight collaborative academic leadership.