Staff Writer Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the staff writer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for high-level reporting, writing and editing for external and internal communications, including those that support the needs of firm leadership.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Adept at finding ways to get in touch with product managers, professors, engineers, and other experts
• Comfort with gathering and organizing large amounts of data, putting it into spreadsheets, and probing the work for mistakes, missing information, or inaccuracies
• Track record of producing accurate content and analytical articles on tight deadlines
• Understanding of state and federal government
• Capacity to fit into a creative, fast-paced, and highly professional corporate culture which emphasizes excellence, collegiality and teamwork
• Extremely creative and always thinking about what that next story will hold
• Knowledgeable in personal finance best practices
• Experience working collaboratively within a creative team, and cross-functionally to gather industry knowledge and trends, corporate themes, and data-driven insights

In response to your job posting for staff writer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for timely distribution of latest revision level documentation to all appropriate end users and ensure that obsolete documentation is effectively removed from distribution.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• A competitive nature that thrives in an environment that requires both speed and accuracy
• Flexibility to reprioritize story budget based on breaking news
• Learns computer language/design techniques as necessary to create new communications options and modify existing publications and sites as needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet navigation, a variety of Internet browsers and Internet tools
• Big network of PR reps, product managers, and materials experts
• Experience with creating and administering tests for product reviews, gathering and analyzing data
• A keen b.s
• Hands-on experience with current networking gear, including modems, routers, mesh networking kits, network-attached storage devices, and Wi-Fi adapters

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for medical editing review of draft and final documents prepared by other writers before internal or external distribution.

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:

• Skilled at engagement management and interfacing with c-suite executives and other leaders for interviews and ghostwriting
• Comfortable with Drupal, Adobe, and other digital publishing platforms and processes
• Good business insight and understanding of the relationship between information and business
• Strong understanding of the top social media platforms and digital trends
• Graduate of a multimedia or journalism program or equivalent experience
• Significant experience in writing for a publication
• Great interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in collaboration
• Writing Sample(s) – One document can be uploaded under this title

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

Previously, I was responsible for high-level reporting, writing and editing for internal communications that support the needs of firm leadership.Proactively seek out, identify and develop compelling, timely content.

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

• Basic knowledge of the methods and techniques of planning, writing and editing and producing content
• Basic knowledge of editing requirements, standards and formats as set by the department
• Basic knowledge of how to disseminate information effectively within the organization, department or program
• Understands and communicates basic program information and routine, non-complex ideas
• Understands standard and routine communication, design and visual arts principles and concepts
• Understands and applies a variety of standardized and commonly accepted design procedures and techniques
• Understands and applies communication software programs use of other applicable technology and equipment
• An unironic love of pop culture

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for research and editorial support for other institutional communications needs, both online and in print, and completes other duties assigned.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Be passionate about helping people find the right gear, whether it’s for professional photography or just being able get better shots from their phone
• Be able to cut through the PR messages of manufacturers and maintain a realistic view of what matters to non-professional photographers
• Extensive experience using interchangeable-lens cameras, experience with printers and scanners and proficiency with wireless networking
• Experience doing original reporting and research for features or how-to guides is valuable
• Experience covering products or services—especially involving hands-on and lab testing—is also valuable
• Experience working with Photoshop or similar programs preferred
• Outstanding writing, grammar and editing capabilities
• An instinct for identifying newsworthy share-worthy content opportunities that resonate with the target audience