Hi there! I'm Frances Jacob, a writer and story editor with a passion for crafting engaging narratives for film, television, and digital media. I’ve collaborated with producers and crews across Metro Manila, Vancouver, and Toronto, bringing characters and stories to life on screen while adapting to fast-paced production schedules. I also have over 5 years of experience, writing coverage, development plans, and production feasibility reports for over 470 scripts and I’m looking for opportunities to continue in my work reading for festivals and productions.…

Frances Jacob

Hi there! I'm Frances Jacob, a writer and story editor with a passion for crafting engaging narratives for film, television, and digital media. I’ve collaborated with producers and crews across Metro Manila, Vancouver, and Toronto, bringing characters and stories to life on screen while adapting to fast-paced production schedules. I also have over 5 years of experience, writing coverage, development plans, and production feasibility reports for over 470 scripts and I’m looking for opportunities to continue in my work reading for festivals and productions.…

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Hi there! I’m Frances Jacob, a writer and story editor with a passion for crafting engaging narratives for film, television, and digital media. I’ve collaborated with producers and crews across Metro Manila, Vancouver, and Toronto, bringing characters and stories to life on screen while adapting to fast-paced production schedules.

I also have over 5 years of experience, writing coverage, development plans, and production feasibility reports for over 470 scripts and I’m looking for opportunities to continue in my work reading for festivals and productions.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Copywriter at AIR LABS Studios
September 1, 2023 - Present
Conceptualizing, writing, and editing short form scripts for TikTok, event scripts for online livestreams, and promotional copy for e-commerce storefronts (Shopee and Lazada); pitching storyboard and audio-visual scripts for monthly TikTok content to clients (e.g., TRESemmé, NIVEA, Johnson's Baby, Neutrogena, Aveeno, Listerine); writing, editing, and pitching scripts for live stream brand events with celebrity brand partners; drafting marketing and promo copy for campaigns.
Content Editor (Full-Time) at Inspire Global
June 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Wrote, edited, and proofread website articles and social media copy; coordinated with clients and managed content team to launch website content and social media campaigns; conducted research and interviews with topic experts; curated website and social media content; managed publishing schedules for website and social media posts.
Breakdown Writer (Project-Based) at Casting Workbook
May 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Wrote story synopses and character breakdowns for casting agency.
Editor and Ghostwriter (Project-Based) at Go Further Careers
November 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019
Coordinated with clients to ghostwrite, edit, and proofread personal essays, resumes, and curricula vitae; Copywriter and Newsletter Writer (Volunteer) wrote and edited copy for publicity materials (photos, videos, and post-captioning) for organization events; maintained the organization’s online voice and advocacy; helped establish online apparel brand voice.
Editor and Ghostwriter (Project-Based) at Go Further Careers
March 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Coordinated with clients to ghostwrite, edit, and proofread personal essays, resumes, and curricula vitae; Copywriter and Newsletter Writer (Volunteer) wrote and edited copy for publicity materials (photos, videos, and post-captioning) for organization events; maintained the organization’s online voice and advocacies; established the voice of the organization’s first online apparel brand.
Teacher and Tutor (Part-Time) at Above & Beyond Learning Center
January 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Taught English, Filipino, Science, Math, History, and Art to children aged 4-5; tutored English (Literature and Composition), Filipino (Literature and Composition), Science, Math, History/Social Studies to students aged 10-12.
1st Camera / Photographer at PUBG Mobile – The Multiversal Chase (Music Video Promo)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Served as the 1st camera operator for a music video and photographer for promotional materials.
Scriptwriter at PUBG Mobile – Anniversary & SEA Games Campaign
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Wrote and pitched scripts for the 3-episode videos series for PUBG Mobile's Anniversary and SEA Games social media campaign.
Script Supervisor at Sleep On It Short Film
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Script supervisor on set; project featured in multiple film festivals including Vancouver International Women's Film Festival and Vancouver Short Film Festival.
Script Supervisor / Writer at Wonder Boy Pilot (Pilot shoot)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Wrote scripts for two episodes and served as script supervisor during pilot shoot.
Script Supervisor / Writer at Mirror Flirt Short Film
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Wrote scripts for posts and supervised on set during post-production.
Script Supervisor / Writer at Sleep On It / Vancouver-based projects
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
On-set script supervision for additional Vancouver-based shorts.
Writer / Script Supervisor at Talk It Out Short Film
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Wrote, co-produced and acted as the script supervisor on set.
Writer at Hey Live Sketch Comedy Short
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Wrote the sketch comedy short.
Camera & Creative (Music Video) at Cowboy's Back (Cowboy Country Club Music Video)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Shot and contributed to the music video production.
Writer / Script Supervisor at The Way You Look At Me Cover (Music Video)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Produced and supervised the on-set script for the cover music video.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English Studies at University of the Philippines
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Graduate Magna Cum Laude at University of the Philippines
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Certificate in Writing for Film and Television at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in English Studies at University of the Philippines
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Magna cum laude
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026
Certificate in Writing for Film and Television
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Motion Picture Industry Orientation
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026
National Registry for Audio Visual Workers (Film Development Council of the Philippines)
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026
Google Suite Proficiency
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026
Microsoft Office Proficiency
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026
Meta Business Suite Proficiency
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026
Final Draft Proficiency
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026
Canva Proficiency
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Gaming

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