Lizzie Cheshire

Lizzie Cheshire is a producer at MTV networks NZ. This covers MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central. Not only is she mega-cool but she is also a good friend of mine.

When you were little, what did you want to be?
A baker, so I could take home the leftovers and eat them.

What's a typical day at work for you?

The cool thing about my job is that there isn't a typical day, it's always different.

What is your favourite thing about your job?

Working with awesome people and getting to do really interesting things. The variety.

Who was your favourite high school teacher?

My 7th form English teacher at Westlake Girls, Dr. Laird, she was cool.

If you were an animal, what would you be?

A cat would be good, eat, sleep. Lie in the sun.

What does a producer do?

Controls the budgets. Sets budgets for shoots. In charge of hiring and supervising the crew.

What has been your longest work day?

Working on a Smirnoff commercial, 20 hours.

Have you got anything to say to the readers of my blog?

If they're thinking of getting into production they need to be organized. And be prepared to step out of their comfort zone.