Cover Letter Example For a Journalist Position (2025)

Cover Letter Example

(For a journalist position)

[Adam Wood]
[Number, Street Name]
[Washington, DC 12345]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]

[January 18, 2022]

[Neil Harris]
[Hiring Manager]
[Newspaper XYZ]
[Number, Street Name]
[Washington, DC 54321]

Dear Mr. Harris,

As someone with a NCTJ diploma and passion for journalism, the job posting on [URL] for the Entry Level Journalist position at [Newspaper XYZ] sparked my interest. I believe that my educational background and proven track record can add value to your team of content specialists in Washington, DC.

To shortly introduce myself, my name is [Adam Wood] and I know that [Newspaper XYZ] is recognized for its high newspaper circulation while upholding the desired level of journalist quality. When [Mutual connection] informed me about the opening for the journalist position, I knew this was the opportunity to use my effective writing skills for a larger audience.

I am a recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in political science from UCLA. During my university years, I actively participated in creative writing courses and published around 200 blogs on [URL]. My recent highlights include, but are not limited to, generating over 100k unique views in [Month] and receiving two backlinks from [Online newspaper 1] and [Online newspaper 2]. The evergreen content included in these blogs demonstrate my affinity with [Topic] and writing proficiency.

It would be an honor to report for your award-winning newspaper and contribute to your daily publications on [Topic]. Therefore, I’d welcome the opportunity to further discuss my candidacy and job responsibilities. I’ve attached my resume and portfolio. At your convenience, you can contact me at [000-0000-0000] or via [Email address]. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Kind regards,

Adam Wood