Jessica Chandler
Production Manager
Pro
About Me
Bristol based - available for location based work or hybrid work from London, West & South West production hubs.
I have 8 years’ experience working in Television Production Management with a previous 10-year history of working in travel and creative project management. Experienced in a wide var... Read More
I was Jess's line manager on one of our productions for ITV. It was a new commission which needed 10 hours of original TV to be produced and delivered in 12 weeks. As the PM on the project, Jess was fundamental in getting the series delivered on time. She managed a large production and filming team, guiding them around the country as we filmed in multiple locations. She did this with wit and charm and looked after everyone, all whilst keeping a smile on her face.
Jess has many strengths, her main ones are: a thorough understanding of the production process so she can prioritise decision making to keep the production moving forward in the most efficient manner possible; a desire to create excellent telly, whatever the budget; she is able to form relationships quickly - this could be with junior members of the team to develop their skills, or suppliers to get the best deals possible; her communication is great; and she is a tremendously hard worker.
I would not hesitate to hire Jess again, she is an asset to any team she is part of.
Jess is the best PM I've ever worked with. She ran production for our complex six-part specialist factual adventure shoot in East Africa with extraordinary skill and expertise. Personable, energetic, incredibly conscientious, super hard working and across every detail. She is the engine room at the heart of the production - in total control of budget, scheduling, crewing, H&S and adept at running teams of co-ords. I can only describe her as indispensable and the complete package. If she's available and you can get her - you're in very good shape!
Jess is a collaborative, committed and emotionally intelligent PM who is adept at team management and consistently delivers with assurance and integrity
In addition to being able to successfully support the creative vision alongside careful and detailed management of budget and margin, Jess has the ability to think strategically alongside rolling her sleeves up and getting stuck in where and when helpful
Jess brings a wonderful positive energy to a team and has a big, warm heart
I worked (as a Production Exec) with Jess for a year on adventure series 'Primal Survivor' which is one of the hardest shows to PM - lots of complex elements in remote locations all over the world. Natural history, high risk set ups, large fixer team to manage, budgetary challenges....
Jess handled everything with utter dedication and precision - all with a huge smile. I still don't know how she does it, but she's amazing. Her logistical problem-solving is second to none, she really looks after her team, and she has the best laugh.
Media I Work In:
Broadcast Television
Commercials
Live Events
Online Content
Short Film
Theatre
Locations I can work in:
Work Anywhere
Language:
Spanish (Conversational)
Skills/Permits:
First Aid
PADI Diving Licence
Sea Survival Training
Technical Skills:
PADI
Studio Experience