Assistant Editor Cover Letter Examples

Assistants Editor work in the publishing industry and are involved in the publication of magazines, journals, books, online content, and publicity material. As a part of their role to support the editorial staff, Assistants Editor complete the following job duties: commissioning editors, drafting contracts, coordinating writers and illustrators, writing summaries of written material, evaluating manuscripts, obtaining rights to use materials from different sources, conducting research, providing instructions to writers, and completing various administrative tasks.

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Include These Assistant Editor Skills

Training in humanities and communication
An eye for details
Administrative skills
Self-confidence and enthusiasm
Flexibility
The ability to work under pressure
Strong English writing and oral skills
Computer competences
Teamwork

Those interested in an Assistant Editor position can check relevant job qualifications in the example cover letter displayed just below.

Dear Mr. Hill:

Please accept the enclosed resume in response to your posting for an Assistant Editor. As an enthusiastic and skilled professional with solid experience in content acquisition and editing, coupled with my aptitude for efficiently managing special projects, I feel confident in my ability to exceed your expectations for this role.

My background incorporates excellent experience assisting senior editors in selecting, acquiring, developing and publishing new articles in assistant editorial positions with Chronicle Magazine and Lighthouse Quarterly. From executing substantive changes to content format and organization to facilitating content design and layout, my contributions have resulted in significant business growth, expansion, and improved performance for both print and digital magazines. With my experience and skill set, I am ready to extend my record of accomplishments with your title as your next Assistant Editor.

Highlights of my experience include the following:

Acquiring, editing, formatting, and publishing articles spanning a range of topics and genres, working closely with authors, senior editors, and production teams to achieve successful publication and propel readership.

Researching new topics and areas of reader interest to expand magazines’subject range; selecting writers to develop and present relevant articles, resulting in readership increases of up to 48%.

Managing newly developed social media marketing communications—via Facebook and Twitter—for Chronicle Magazine.

Creating and instituting a comprehensive style guide for Lighthouse Quarterly to ensure style consistency and uniformity.

Developing trusting and lasting relationships with authors, peers, publication management teams, and freelancers through hard work, integrity, a positive attitude, and a collaborative spirit.

Earning a Bachelor of Arts in English from Rhode Island College in 2011.

With my talent, experience, and achievements, I believe I am highly qualified to substantially benefit your team and contribute to your magazine’s success. I look forward to discussing my qualifications in detail.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

John P. Engle

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