Alberto Jaen is a writer originally from Madrid. He has lived in the US for over 13 years and has won 25+ international advertising awards, including two Cannes Lions. He was also a Jury Member at the New York Festival and AdStars Asia among others. As a writer / creative director / executive creative director / executive producer, he has worked in Europe and USA, with top brands such as Paramount (MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central), Real Madrid, Johnson&Johnson, Miami-Dade County, or Sony Music among others, helping them communicate their message and engage with their audience.
He served on the Board of Voices For Children Foundation for 7 years. He won the Circular Economy Challenge of the UN in New York in 2020. Also in 2022, he won the ‘Talk About Heat Challenge’, organized by the WHITE HOUSE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He holds a B.A. in Advertising & PR. He is passionate about storytelling and social impact through powerful stories.
Alberto is passionate about raising awareness of current issues and advancing society through innovative thinking that breaks away from conventional views and conditioning. Whether through true or fictional narratives, his scripts aim to provoke thought and instigate change. As a dedicated writer with a clear point of view, he strives to inspire the industry to utilize storytelling as a tool for promoting greater social good. For Alberto, there's nothing more fulfilling than giving life to impactful ideas, as he firmly believes in the transformative power of stories to change both individuals and the world.
Alberto Jaen is the writer and executive producer of the short film 'LIGHTS UP'. He is also the associate producer of the feature film 'VERA'.