Editorial Director Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership on editorial style and strategy, and in improving quality and excellence in editorial standards.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Broad understanding of therapy areas and the needs of international healthcare professionals
• In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and the drug development process
• Adaptable and flexible to changing business and client needs
• Proficiency with MS office packages
• Keep current on educational, training and digital trends
• Knowledge of current events and historical context
• Experience managing a team of full time and freelance staff
• Proven editorial power-house with extensive track record of delivering world class creative – ideally with a comedic voice

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

Previously, I was responsible for coaching on brand storytelling techniques, editorial best practices, writer recruitment, time management, and communication.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrated success and audience growth at a large web site
• Excellent editorial skills writing, and editing
• Knowledge and experience with SEO best practices
• Significant contacts in the digital editorial community
• Familiarity with creative development of video content
• This individual reports to the Associate Vice President of Internal Communications with dotted line reporting to the Vice President of External Communications and Vice President of Public Affairs
• Strong knowledge of all communications channels and how to leverage these channels to extend reach
• Experience with events, project management and video productions

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for review of the publishing framework of F1000Research and the platforms to ensure clearly formulated publication criteria, and editorial policies and ethical guidelines in line with COPE and other recognized publisher/editor groups and associations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Deep understanding of social media
• Advanced news judgement
• Prepare a profit and loss statement on each project and ensure that the project meets financial hurdles
• Work closely with Marketing and Sales departments to maximize marketplace exposure
• Make presentations at corporate functions as needed
• Make presentations at industry events as needed
• Present books to the MHEIP editorial board, at pre-sales meetings, WebEx meetings, sales conferences
• Stay abreast of trends/issues in order to know the needs of the targeted readership and signing areas

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for a range of high-quality editorial service: writing, editing, framing, and enhancing communications through multiple channels.

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:

• Exceed editorial quality standards for transmittals (hand offs for project management) and books line edited/project managed—and oversee the same for direct reports
• Work closely with Publisher to prepare author collateral material to help ensure timely delivery of manuscripts, and effective marketing, promotion, and sales plans
• Review creation of cover designs, interior designs, contracts, TIP sheets (oversee timely and accurate inputting of ipub data), and promotional copy
• Proven track record of working and influencing cross-functional teams – actively establishes an internal network of relationships at all levels of the organization to drive results
• Editorial management skills with both staff and freelancers
• An established history of digital editorial success and familiarity with the social/mobile universe
• Familiarity with the Logo brand
• Broad knowledge-based across entertainment, news, health, travel and advice

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for job aids and training to NetAppU content creators on the use of NetAppU templates, editorial guidelines, and editorial tools such as Acrolinx, and spellchecker.

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:

• Strong project management and strategy development skills needed
• Supervisory and management skills, including strategic planning and people and project management
• Experience as a Senior or Lead Writer/Producer preferred
• Top notch creative and communications skills, especially writing and design
• Self-motivated to work independently and as a member of a creative team
• An innate feel for the Logo style and attitude
• Good understanding of comedy writing
• Experience with instructional design development and in the visual delivery of instruction