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18 Central Street
Charleston, SC 29402
March 20, 2012
Ms. Joann Dow, Editor
Redbook Magazine
300 W. 57th St.
New York, NY 10019
Dear Ms. Dow:
I am writing to express my interest in the Assistant to the Features Editor position at Redbook.
As a Communication major at the College of Charleston with a minor in Women’s and Gender
Studies, I would love to be part of a publication that inspires women to love themselves and find
happiness in all aspects and stages of their lives.
Through my experience with Bella!, a monthly magazine for women in the Charleston and Hilton
Head areas of South Carolina, I have had the opportunity to collaborate on articles ranging from
skin cancer prevention and identification to beach picnic ideas. Additionally, working with a staff
of eight to build a new campus publication, G, was one of the most rewarding and invaluable
journalist experiences I have had. In this position, I worked as assigning editor, writer and copy
editor. Nothing was more gratifying than seeing the final product published.
My love for the fashion industry was instrumental in my decision to study abroad in Milan, Italy
last fall. Not surprisingly, I found a way to combine my trip with my love for journalism. Eager
to let the world know the details of my life changing adventure, I contributed a weekly feature,
“My Italian Life” to our campus magazine, even while I was away from campus.
I am passionate about the magazine industry and the people that inhabit it - both in the
publishing industry as well as the readers. I am a mission driven person who wants to make a
contribution, and the best way I know how to do this is through working with a magazine where I
can contribute my strong communication and research skills.
I look forward to the opportunity for a personal interview in order to discuss my qualifications
with you in more detail. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, and thank you
for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Danielle McKay
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