Cover letter is always attached with the resume while applying for any job position. The cover letter gives a short summary of profile in the concerned field. Some employers may get impressed with the format and content of cover letter and they maycall you for an interview . Since every job position does not require same cover letter format, you need to prepare you cover letter as per the position you are applying for. You need to state your interest in the concerned job. Mention the source of information about the job opportunity. Let the prospective employer know what you think about the company or what you know about the company. Show that you are enthusiastic and excited about working with the company. Mention your relevant skills and knowledge and write your educational qualification, suitable for the position.
A magazine editor is different than a book editor. Since the magazine is published on a weekly or monthly basis, the magazine editor has to edit number of stories in a short span of time. They have to be very creative and come up with new ideas to publish. Magazine editor will not give the details of any incident but will stress on long term results, causes and features of the incident. Magazine editor has to decide which stories need to feature in the magazine; they check the sentence construction and omit the unnecessary content from the magazine. One can emphasize on the relevant editing skills and knowledge such as strong subjective knowledge of various topics and ability to conclude the topic effectively.
How to write Magazine Editor cover letter
Initially, you may find it difficult write a magazine editor cover letter; but once you take a step you will become an expert in sending cover letter with your resume. The magazine cover letter should not become duplicate of your resume but you must compliment it with your resume. In the magazine cover letter, include contact information, salutation, your skills and knowledge as a magazine editor, and your experience as an editor. You need to mention how you are suitable for the job. Finally, you will write closing and signature.
From
Bob Durbish
0423, Queme Drive,
San Jose, CA-034234
Phone: 034-394-3943
E-mail:bob.dursh@hotmail.com
Date: December, the 12th, 2011
To
Silvia Powell
Recruitment Executive
Times Magazine,
032, Bird Centre Drive,
San Ramon, CA-04234
Phone: 434-094-1843
E-mail:silvia.powell@hotmail.com
Dear Ms. Powell,
With reference to an advertisement in New York Times, I am applying for the post of a magazine editor in your magazine. Since I am looking for a position as an editor, I would like to grab this opportunity with you. If you go through my complete profile, you will find it matches with your requirement.
I started my career as an editorial assistant with a newspaper called Charleston Daily Mail. I worked there for six years. Currently; I have been working with Guild Magazine, Indiana, for three years as an editor. I have been an asset to my employers. I have proved my talent and dedication as an editor time and again.
As a magazine editor, I have been responsible for deciding layouts, appearance and content of feature articles, generating ideas, editing and re-writing articles if required, and proofreading the articles before press release.
I have held the position of project editor in Chicago Herald, where I have worked in all phases of book publication. As an editorial assistant, I organized and researched the projects, corrected the manuscripts, and summarized the written materials.
I am sure that apart from my editing skills, you will be happy to see my technical and specialized knowledge of different topics, my innovative publishing skills and commitment to the project.
I have attached my updated resume along with this for your reference. I can immediately join if offered an opportunity. You can mail me or call me on the above mentioned contact details. I am looking forward for this great opportunity.
Yours sincerely,
Sylvia Powell
Enclosure: Resume
Once you write an effective cover letter touching major elements of your profile, you are close to your target job. Make sure that the content of the cover is letter relevant with the job position you are applying for. You need to include the main keyword in your conclusion