[Today’s Date]
[Hiring Manager’s Name]
[341 Company Address]
[Company City, State XXXXX]
[(XXX) XXX-XXXX]
[hiring.manager@gmail.com]
Dear [Mr./Ms./Mx.] [Manager’s Name],
I’m writing to you in hopes of applying to the recent copywriter position I saw on [Website Name]. My skills and experience position me as a strong candidate for the role, and I am confident I will help your organization both in handling its regular workload and long-term goals.
While pursuing my Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism at Sacramento State, I have developed strong compositional and editing skills, as well as an eye for detail. I served as assistant editor for the university newspaper and have been involved in two separate and independent non-fiction and journalistic magazines. I also served as an intern for the Jelly Belly company, where my responsibilities included copyediting and writing support.
My accomplishments include:
- Writing 19 articles for the Sacramento State university newspaper
- Assisting with the composition of corporate copy and outbound correspondence at Jelly Belly International Inc.
- Founding editor and writer for The Steam and SacDrinkSpot magazines
My attached resume further illustrates my duties and accomplishments at Chai & Associates, as well as my nine years of experience at other companies and organizations.
With my educational background and internship experience, I am well-suited to work as a copywriter for Copyeditors Inc. I have attached my resume to further illustrate my experience, skills, and academic background. I look forward to hearing from you and would be happy to visit your office for an interview. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]