Cover Letter for Journalism
Sample Resume Cover Letter
1st May, 2005.
Richard Anderson,
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.
Mr. John Smith,
Human Resources Manager
The Bergen Gazette
257, Park Avenue South,
New York, NY 12345-6789.
Dear Ms. Smith:
Please accept this as a letter of interest in a summer internship position at The Bergen
Gazette. Prior to my senior year at The Colorado College, I would like the opportunity to
further develop and hone the journalism skills I have acquired over the past three years.
As a native of Bergen, I would enjoy gaining this experience at the Gazette.
As the News Editor, and then Features Editor of the Catalyst, The Colorado College’s
weekly student newspaper, I have been able to develop practical journalism knowledge. I
have found the deadlines and responsibilities associated with these positions challenging
and rewarding. During my term as a staff writer for the Catalyst, I acquired hands-on
interviewing and writing skills. By assuming the position of Distribution Manager for
Cutler Publications, I have experienced a side of journalism indirectly related to the
newsroom. Prior to attending college, I was the Executive Editor of the Bergen Senior
High School newspaper, The Highwaymen.
In addition to my practical experiences, my minor in Journalism has taught me the basic
tenets of the trade. A supervised position on a citywide publication will allow me to apply
what I have learned thus far in the field and in the classroom. My future plans include
working for a newspaper for several years before attending graduate school. A summer
internship at the Gazette would help round out my undergraduate journalistic experiences.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I plan to arrive in Bergen the first
week in May. If I can provide you with any additional information, please feel free to
contact me at (719) 555-1111. I will look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Sincerely,
Richard Anderson
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