Jo Chichester (Australia)
Commissioning Editor
ABC TV

Jo Chichester has worked on a range of internal ABC programs and co-productions, and commissioned dozens of documentaries across multiple genres including Arts & Culture, Politics, Regional, Sport, and Design.

Commissions have included Brilliant Creatures, Streets of Your Town, The Go-Betweens: Right Here, Folau, Harley & Katya, The Australian Dream, and Freeman.  Jo developed and commissioned the hit returnable format Muster Dogs and is responsible for Grand Designs Australia, Grand Designs Transformations and Restoration Australia. She is currently working on a major series exploring Democracy in Australia.  


Company Bio

The ABC is Australia’s national public broadcaster and the Documentary & Specialist department is the number one factual and specialist destination for Australian audiences. We commission thought-provoking entertaining content that sparks curiosity, fosters understanding and creates meaningful conversations in Australian society.  Exceptional storytelling, strong direction and solid journalism that builds and maintains trust with our audience is of paramount importance in all our commissions.