Pawanjot Kaur is a freelance journalist, documentary maker and comms professional.
With 7+ years in media, she has made significant contributions to international publications such as Financial Times, Al Jazeera, DW, Himal South Asian and The Wire. Her work focusses on topics of climate, labour, gender, and social justice. Her dedication and expertise have earned her prestigious accolades including being a Pulitzer Center Grantee, One World Media Fellow and Earth Journalism Network Grantee.
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She is currently working in the digital content and communications sector where she creates communications lead stories for media brands, research institutes and social sector organisations. Some of the clients she has worked with are Newsworthy Studio, National Foundation For India, SEWA Bharat, Socratus Foundation, Land Conflict Watch, Purpose and most recently, School of Policy and Governance.
Kaur is also the director and producer of observational documentary 'As For Us', focussing on the lives of three people from Jharkhand – a coal-dependent state of India. The film delves into community-driven initiatives aimed at a fair energy transition in the region and is currently making its rounds in Indian film festivals. Watch trailer here.
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​Kaur has extensive experience in video production for global digital news outlets. In 2021, she directed a video story on the health impacts of climate change on fisherwomen in coastal Bengal. This project earned her a Laadli Media and Advertising Awards for Promoting Gender Sensitivity in 2023. Kaur has also worked alongside global filmmakers as video editor, field producer, production coordinator and researcher.
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Her professional affiliations include One World Media , Earth Journalism Network, Open Door Docs, The Reporters' Collective, Bitchitra Collective, and Network of Women in Media.
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Pawanjot's approach to storytelling is human-centric. She brings originality of thought in a world of computer-generated ideas. She thrives in diverse, inclusive and creative spaces built on the values of kindness and equal opportunity. She is always interested in collaborating with like-minded individuals who keep public-interest at the center of their work, especially women.