Communications Assistant Director Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for communications assistant director, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for statistical coverage of all sports for distribution to campus, NWC, NCAA and other media outlets.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience pitching local, national and international media and managing vendor/agency relationships
• Work well with others, and contribute to a positive team environment
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and iView Systems – iTrak Incident & Security Management software
• Experience using major social media platforms, especially Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, and a high level of comfort interacting in a social web environment
• Writing experience in the fields of development, public relations, journalism, customer service, investor relations, or similar fields will be considered
• Computer literacy, particularly MS Word and Excel
• Solid working knowledge of a web content management system or web publishing in general is needed
• Demonstrated organizational and decision-making skills with follow-up abilities are essential

Please consider me for the communications assistant director opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for the vision for websites and internet site, oversees design and execution of strategy to drive web traffic, builds social media presence and communities and engages consumers through new media.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Extensive knowledge of employment trends in the public, private and nonprofit sectors
• Knowledgeable of web-based career technology and platforms
• Skilled at data collection, surveying and assessments
• Congenial, articulate, enterprising and highly comfortable reaching out and brokering connections
• Understanding of and sensitive to the varied needs of a widely diverse community
• Knowledge of university athletics
• Experience with Statcrew software
• Skills in writing and desktop publishing (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator)

I am excited to be applying for the position of communications assistant director. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership that reflects a commitment and adherence to the highest standards of integrity in academic, financial and business matters, as well as full compliance with university, conference, NCAA rules and regulations and other applicable policies and state and federal laws.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience working with in a nonprofit or higher education environment
• Experience with iModules and/or CommonSpot
• HTML skills are desirable
• PhD strongly preferred in a biomedical research field, engineering, psychology, sociology, economics, public health or related area
• Demonstrate a commitment and respect for NRMN’s mission
• Experience collaborating with external institutions / organizations
• Experience with scientific and technical writing, especially publications in the biomedical research field, engineering, psychology, sociology, economics, public health or related area is essential
• Federal grant writing experience strongly preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of communications assistant director. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for assistance to university departments regarding the creation of social media outlets and the completion of proper procedural paperwork.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Scientific editorial experience preferred
• Experience writing for a public audience and contributing to or managing a national newsletter and a national on-line presence is preferred
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Office applications and web communications is essential
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and experience working with executive level leadership
• S/he should possess excellent professional customer service with a keen eye for details and independent scientific writing with evidence of publications
• A proven track record of leading successful marketing and communications campaigns
• Superior knowledge of MS Office, Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom)
• Experience executing marketing goals and strategy for diverse stakeholders in higher education targeting students, faculty, and employers

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the communications assistant director position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for models, guidelines, tools, and necessary training to aid departmental staff, faculty, university staff, administration, consultants, and vendors in understanding, employing, and adhering to all university marketing standards, including but not limited to graphic, editorial, Web, social media, operations, client, multimedia, photography, video, and marketing.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience supervising staff, students and working with volunteer groups
• Familiarity with SIDEARM Website Host Management System
• Experience creating and executing overall messaging strategies and materials in the field of education for print media, including news and features stories, web, and marketing
• Written and verbal communication skills to communicate complex subjects to groups with various levels of knowledge and management levels
• Supervisory experience in hiring, training, coaching, assigning and reviewing work
• Computer knowledge (Apple and PC platforms) and experience to apply various programs (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, web applications) and software to accomplish assignments
• Knowledge of budgeting practices, including preparing budgets, budget reports/forecast projects and reconciling expenses
• Experience overseeing graphic designers, web designers and developers, writers, editors, photographers, consultants and videographers