- 168 East 91 ST APT 2R Ÿ Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

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Dear Hiring Manager,

        In response to a job vacancy posting for the position of ________________, I am pleased to tender my application to become part of your team. My resum is attached for your review and consideration.

What I offer is my baccalaureate degree in Journalism with internship exposure as a Journalist/Writer and content development in print and online media. While I was working as a Teller for J.P. Morgan Chase and a Cashier at Rite Aid Pharmacy, I also served as a regular Contributing Writer for a university organ - Pandora s Box Newspaper. My journalistic internships included a tenure with Green Building Worldwide and Clio Art Project in Xxxxxx. For more details, please take a moment to go through my resum . Prior

In leveraging my education in journalism and an intensive internship in the field, I also bring to the table my personal strengths that include a passion for achieving the objectives in media content publication in print and digital media through results-driven work excellence. I am confident that my education, experience, and personal strengths offer the right mix of qualifications with which I can build a mutually rewarding career as part of your of writing team.

Should you need further clarification, or would prefer to schedule an interview, please do not hesitate to reach me through my phone or email address indicated in the heading. Thank you for considering me, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

YYYYYY X. YYYYYY

Attachment: Resum

- 168 East 91 ST APT 2R Ÿ Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

Journalist/Writer ▪ Photo Journalist ▪ Multimedia Editor

Qualifications Profile

    Self-assured, dynamic, and results-driven writer and service professional with internships supporting a baccalaureate in Journalism, and a few years providing sales support and client service in the retail and banking sectors.

-    Proven passion towards creative and journalistic media content creation and editing that shape public perception, steer societal values, and clarify socio-political issues for readers across diverse interests.

    Well-organized and resourceful with multitasking skills that optimize limited resources to achieve outstanding results.

    Excellent interpersonal communication skills that inspire confidence, performance excellence, and teamwork synergies in achieving shared commitments.

Key Expertise

    Customer Service Management

    Journalistic & Creative Writing

    Media Content Planning & Development

    Investigative Research

    Photo Journalism

    Press Release Management

    Article Editing & Content Production

    Ethics in Journalism

    Relationship Management (Clients, Stakeholders, & the Public,)

Technical

    Search Engine Optimization

    Website Content Management

    Productivity Tools: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, & Outlook)

    Image Editing: Adobe Photoshop

    Publishing Tools: Ventura, & PageMaker

Professional Experience

Writing Experience

    Responsible for organizing sources for covering events (i.e., Think Tanks, Panel Discussions, etc.), and meetings (i.e., Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Council, Board of Education, etc.) in pitching journalistic content for feature articles and byline columns for regular broadsheets, trade publications, and press releases.

    Assisted management and a team of professional editors and journalists in crafting and editing articles in print and online media, including original photos associated with the narratives.

    Processed and edited online content, including graphics, audio and video content, with SEO methods judiciously employed to reach the widest possible readership.

    Assisted management in reaching out to artists, content developers, graphics editors, and photographers for their original professional contributions in growing the compaxxxxxx s presence in the print and online media business.

    Produced journalistic and creative content in print and online media, building and managing distribution channels and media feeds to reach the widest possible readership.

    Leveraged the compaxxxxxx s socio-political connections to interview and report on contemporary art news and events, reaching out to media outlets to promote Clio Art Project as a source of relevant information for specific audiences in the world of arts and entertainment.

Customer Service Experience

    Provide outstanding customer service in processing various transactions with clients involving withdrawals, deposits, check encashment and renewals, and loan payments.

    Ensure compliance with banking policies and service quality standards.

    Manage routine supply of ready cash for client withdrawals, encashment, and other cash-based counter transactions.

    Provided point-of-sale service, collecting and processing customer payments in cash, check, or charge.

    Verified credit acceptance by reviewing and recording driver's license, and using the credit card authorization system.

    Balanced cash drawer at beginning and end of work shift.

Education & Credentials

    B.A. in Journalism, GPA: 3.25, CUXXXXXX YORK COLLEGE Queens, XXXXXX (2015)

    Web Design- HTML, CSS, CUXXXXXX CITY TECH, Xxxxxx, XXXXXX

Affiliations

    Contributing Writer: Arts and Entertainment: Pandora s Box Newspaper, York College, Queens, XXXXXX (2011 2015)

    Featured Host: YCradio.org, York College, Queens, XXXXXX (2012 2015)