Full Name: Mark David C.

Acob
Nickname: David
Position Applied: Millennial Interstitial Digital Shorts Head
College/University/School: Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Degree: Bachelor in Broadcast Communication
Year Graduated: 2014
Contact number: 09753415480
Email address: markdavidacob@gmail.com or MCAcob@abs-cbn.com
Portfolio:
Place of residence: Block 5 Lor 23 Montavilla Ph. 2, Burgos, Rodriguez, Rizal
I. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (per company/per position) add another set if needed
Company: ABS-CBN Global
Position: Executive Producer/Headwriter
Tenure / Duration: June,2016 to Present
Subordinates (number/positions): 3 Segment Producers and 3 Researcher/Coordinators
Reported to (Position Title): Program Development Head
Scope of Work (Summary): As Executive Producer, I am responsible for the overall quality control of production.
Projects/Key Accomplishment & Career milestones: Relaunching a show (TFC Connect) with a new format, new target audience
within the budget.
Reason for leaving: Im interested in a job where I can be more creative and will challenge me. Also, my employment status is still
contractual.
Company: ABS-CBN Global
Position: Floor Director
Tenure / Duration: June,2015 to Present
Subordinates (number/positions): N/A
Reported to (Position Title): Executive Producer and Program Development Head
Scope of Work (Summary):
Mainly in studio production, floor directors men on the ground. I ensure that the anchors meet their cues and the program runs
smoothly.
Projects/Key Accomplishment & Career milestones: Handling the program and anchors on point.
Reason for leaving: I am willing to give up this position for a better employment status.
Company: ABS-CBN Global
Position: Segment Producer
Tenure / Duration: December,2014- May,2016
Subordinates (number/positions): 2 Researcher/Coordinators
Reported to (Position Title): Executive Producer and Program Development Head
Scope of Work (Summary): As a Producer, I am responsible for the creation and execution of the content needed in a program
Projects/Key Accomplishment & Career milestones: Each story aired worldwide that bridges Overseas Filipinos to their love
ones. Professionally, Inclusion of sponsors in an episode with specific requirements from the client and approved to air.
Reason for leaving: I was promoted to a higher position.
Company: ABS-CBN Global
Position: PA/Researcher
Tenure / Duration: February 28 to November 30,2014
Subordinates (number/positions): N/A
Reported to (Position Title): Executive Producer and Program Development Head
Scope of Work (Summary): The position requires us to research, coordinate and provide the needs of the production from pre to
post.
Projects/Key Accomplishment & Career milestones:
Various incidents are occurring during shoots; busted camera, unavailability of subjects, bad weather and so on but my job takes
action to solve.
Reason for leaving: I was promoted to a higher position.

II. COMPETENCIES
Tell me about your experience or
exposure to the following.
Content creation &
management (for Linear
& Digital Market)
Production Management
(for Content-Short form
production & Digital-Short
form)
Program branding

Ive been in the industry for almost 3 years (Linear, Digital-Shorts and Interstitial)
providing quality content for our audience across the Globe. Understanding the norms
of linear and adjusting to the digital market. Ive experienced them both learning that
the two platforms are both similar and different at the same time.
I used to align the production according to our objectives, setting it properly without
any expectations to adjust when problems occur. Minimal expenses must be
observed and time management should not be put to waste.
Television and digital platforms are a competitive industry knowing your brand is the
key to make an impact in the target market. Knowing the verifiable brand of the
program while experimenting innovative ideas to make it enticing and viral.

Provide a list and your proficiency:

Computer skills

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook express, Lotus notes,
Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, Windows Xp, Email, Internet
Explorer
Technical & digital
Canon Dslr, Panel lights, Lapel mic, Final Cut Pro (Intermediate), weTransfer
tools/applications/system
Audacity, iMovie, Premier, Macintosh
s/software
How would you describe yourself
I believe an effective leader needs to be determinant but at the same time knows when to
as a leader?
listen to other people. I always make sure that we have the same goal, setting things needed to
be done and opening the floor for ideas and comments. I allow changes from what we used to.
Boosting others confidence to be more productive and when unnecessary incident happen just
and fair evaluation for everybody.
Please write an essay about the
following:
What makes you the best I have the experience and attitude to excel in Millennial Interstitial Digital Shorts Head
candidate for this post? position. I have almost 3 years of experience in TV production. I started from the production
assistant leading to where I am right now as an Executive Producer. This will measure my
capability to acquire responsibilities in handling a team. I have the reputation of getting things
Why we should hire you? done with a positive vibe.
Acknowledging what I learned from my colleagues, the success of the show is about the
people behind it, creative discussions and harmonious working habit. I am excited to contribute
my skills and learn at the same time.
I am passionate about this industry and I am eager to deliver a high-quality of work.

SPECIFIC SITUATION/TASK
Recall the most
demanding/stressful project/task
you had to accomplish. What are
the challenges that you faced?

Relaunching a new format of

a program that been airing for
9 years in 2 months.

Recall a critical situation that you

had to manage.

Firing a friend.

SPECIFIC ACTIONS

RESULT

Set the team on one goal.

Best foot forward in every
situation. Time adjustments
and take risk for the new
format.

We launched the daily

program last July and
continuously serving
entertainment to TFC
subscribers.

When my Program Head

asked me to evaluate the
performance of my
subordinate that ended his
contract.
Analyzing every situation in

My decision was based

properly on the
productivity of my coworkers and the objective
of the program.
Be firm in terms of

Tell me about a time when you

had to make a major adjustment
to changes at work.

Perform as an Executive
producer.

a broader manner, aligning

to the companys objective
and programs success.

decision making, Knows

the in and out process of
the production.

Tell me about at time when a

project fell behind schedule or
ran over budget. What actions did
you take? What was the
outcome?

New editing schedule and

budgeting for production.

Proper planning for post

production, We also updated
the daily editing schedule.
In terms of budgeting, we
make sure to save and
reallocate necessary amount
to sustain the given budget.

Work in progress.
A lesser editing hours.
Produced episodes are
given in advance.
Monitoring the budget.

SHORT TERM
LONG TERM
What are your career plans? Where I am driven to be the best at what I do and I Accomplishing different projects, contributed
do you see yourself a year and 5
want to work where I will have the opportunity to the strategies of the team, building my
years from now?
to develop my managing skills. Learn from career to a new perspective. Five years from
people I will be working with and contribute to now, Ill be open to a personal investment
the company I am with.
building my future without affecting the
industry I am with.
Personal Information / Family Background / Interests
Age:
Civil Status:
No of Siblings:

23 years old
Single
2 Brothers

Can you share with me some

I am the youngest son among the three of us. The eldest is working in Qatar as an AutoCAD
personal information like family
Artist and my other brother is currently a Customer Service representative in Makati. We are
background? What did your parents raised by a humble school service driver, our father and a hard-working mother at home.
do for a living?
A typical born-again Christian family that I consider to be my support group. They are my
lucky charm and I love being with them.
What are your hobbies & interests?

Do you have any relatives working

for ABS-CBN and other networks?

When I am out of work, I usually take my camera with me and capture anything as I walk
through different places. I also love to travel and experience what is it like to be a local in a
specific community. Explore new applications (iOS) and experiment with innovative methods.
N/A

Why would you like to apply for this

position, and why ABSCBN?
ABS-CBN or ABS-CBN Global to be exact, contributed a lot to my growth in the industry Im
into. Developed me as a young individual seeking for creativity and allow me to be where I am
right now and continually be a proud Kapamilya.

III. CURRENT/PREVIOUS COMPENSATION PACKAGE

Compensation Package
Monthly Gross Basic Salary
With tax shield / Without tax shield
(how many % with tax shield)
Guaranteed Months Bonus
Current Package
Guaranteed Cash Upfront Allowances
(Taxable/Non Taxable)
Vacation Leaves / Sick Leaves
(convertible/non convertible to cash)
HMO (maximum benefit limit)
Car plan / Car loan
Other Benefits
Expected Salary
25,000-30,000 PHP

28,000php
15%
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

IV. AVAILABILITY FOR DEPLOYMENT / PENDING APPLICATIONS

asap
1 week
2 weeks
30 days
Previous applications / employment with ABS-CBN or any of its subsidiary and affiliate
companies. If yes, indicate details.

Yes

No

Note: Under ABS-CBN Global

programs
Pending applications with other companies. If yes, list down.

Yes

No