CAREER

Creative Industry Undergraduate Internship
1234 Jones Way
Los Angeles, CA 93510
310-555-5432
janis.dean@gmail.com
July 23, 2016
Layla D’Antonio
1 Lerner Hall 114 th Broadway New York, NY 10027 | lad1234@columbia.edu | (212) 555-0000
February 5, 2017
CNN International Asia Pacific
30/F Oxford House, Taikoo Place
979 King's Road
Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Running Specialty Group
The Gart Companies
299 Milwaukee St., Suite 500
Denver, CO 80206
Dear Hiring Manager:
If I were a running shoe, I’d be the Nike LunarGlide+ 4. This lightweight and supportive
model is dynamic, low-profile, and ready to race. It would provide a great fit for the position
of Associate Content Producer as posted on Mediabistro.com. As a journalist wielding
a master’s degree and experience in the running industry, I fit the position requirements and
possess the skills necessary to help enhance the Run.com site. Sure, I love to run, but my
knack for producing quality content supersedes my talent (not to mention my VO2 max).
As a senior editor, copy editor, and editorial intern, I’ve honed my writing and editing
skills. I’ve produced compelling digital and print content for multiple platforms, from tablet
magazines and social media to glossy print pages and online news sites. I’ve written about
The Runner’s Center topics—training, racing, injury prevention, nutrition, weight loss, and
inspiration. Peers and bosses alike come to me for proofreads, fact checks, top edits, and
big-picture meetings. One of my editors recently called my reporting “meticulous.”
SAMPLE
As a marketing and sales rep, project director, and coach, I’ve developed interpersonal
skills that enable me to interact professionally and effectively with superiors, freelancers,
and interns alike. I’ve gained exceptional organizational skills while managing multiple
deadlines. My competitive work ethic and trainable nature would support your daily sales
and merchandising goals. Available to travel and work flexible hours, I am willing and able
to help the Director of Content and Community and RSG team successfully grow Run.com.
Dear Ms. Chan,
I am writing to express my interest in your editorial internship as part of the Columbia Experience
Overseas Hong Kong. I have a great interest in media production and journalism and am eager to
explore these fields in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. This summer I will be a rising
sophomore at Columbia University studying psychology with a special concentration in sustainable
development. I would be excited to apply the cultural awareness and critical thinking skills gained
from my coursework, as well as my creative and teamwork skills honed in my on-campus work
experience and as a student-athlete, to this position.
For the past year, I have worked with the Columbia Video Network recording classes as part of the
developing online sector of Columbia University School of Engineering. My colleagues and I were
responsible for producing content that students living outside of the United States can rely on for
their classes. Outside of these recordings, I played a vital role managing our social media presence
via Facebook and Twitter. My goal was to increase the network’s online exposure by sharing
photos from our production room, writing posts about advancements in technology, and sharing
engineering-related news and content that would be of interest to our students and followers.
Doing this I was able to acquire familiarity with media outlets and increase engagement with
potential students.
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Moreover, as a current Division I student-athlete, I have learned and mastered balancing both
a demanding schedule and a fast-paced environment; characteristics I readily expect from CNN.
Perseverance, mental stamina and time management, are but a few of the skills I’ve developed in
my athletic career. I have also learned how to be an effective communicator and leader as a liaison
between my teammates and coaching staff.
Please consider this letter and my attached resume. I would be delighted to discuss this
opportunity at your convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Janis Dean
The chance to contribute to CNN as an editorial intern is very exciting and it would be an honor if
chosen. I am passionate about visual media production and the ways in which we use technology
as a tool for the transmission of knowledge. I look forward to the opportunity to learn about
news production and grow as a journalist and creative thinker. Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Sincerely,
Layla D’Antonio
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