Copy Editor Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for copy editor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for suggestions/modifications based on branding, style and standard usage of language.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Solid news and editorial judgment
• Knowledge of INEWS and VIZ preferred
• A confident editor-in-chief to plan and produce newsletters that provide Customer Service front-line managers and their employees priority information to be delivered in a team huddle
• Develop, edit and create newsletters that convey important, easy-to-understand information
• Partner with business partners to organize and lead review meetings to determine content and approaches to presenting content
• Secure content approvals
• Ensure all communications adhere to internal brand and style guidelines
• Only, no recruiters

I am excited to be applying for the position of copy editor. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for ongoing consulting/coaching/feedback to other KMC team members regarding language, grammar and style.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Familiarity with website production through Wordpress
• Strong grasp of conversational, non-institutional writing style
• Extensive knowledge of AP style
• Significant Windows and Microsoft Office suite experience (Excel, Word, Power Point and SharePoint)
• Significant Adobe and or PDF Annotator experience
• XML knowledge (mark-up and tagging)
• Bachelor's in English, journalism, or related field
• Knowledge of HTML, XML, DITA, and GitHub content

I am excited to be applying for the position of copy editor. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for advice on style and grammar to clients/colleagues.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Highly detail-oriented with thorough command of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage
• Experience crafting compelling messaging for video and social media formats
• Technological savvy, an awareness of current language trends, and knowledge of trademark issues
• Thorough familiarity with online media formats, including social media
• Deep passion for technology, especially computing and mobile products
• Video editing experience with a working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and After Effects
• Perform copy editing for both online and print stories
• Edit and quality check page proofs before print files are sent to the printer

I would like to submit my application for the copy editor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for documents that exhibit consistency, grammar, style, completeness, and accuracy for various healthcare materials.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Work with other editors to ensure smooth workflow
• Interact directly with reporters and visuals team on fixes to their work
• Occasionally filling in to help in other editing roles
• Strong journalistic instincts and impeccable ethical judgment
• Intimate knowledge of the workings of Congress and Washington politics
• Comfort with WordPress, HTML
• Preferred experience working in a content management system (CMS) and video management system (VMS)
• Basic knowledge of HTML and Photoshop

In response to your job posting for copy editor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for ongoing consulting/coaching/feedback to other KM team members regarding language, grammar and style.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience in print or online media
• Thorough knowledge of grammar, punctuation and AP style
• Knowledge of Word and InDesign helpful
• Familiarity with AP and Chicago style guides
• Successfully incorporate changes from copywriters, internal business partners, legal and compliance reviewers
• Perform light edits to maintain clarity and consistency in content across all media
• Review, fact check and proof all types of media, and verify pertinent information
• Help agency workflow run smoothly and suggest ways to improve it