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Cover Letter Sample: Undergraduate student applying for a full‐time job

111 Raisin Drive

Wesley, WI 09812

292-888-7654

November 15, 2008

Mr. John Bevins

CBS Television Network

Human Resources

51 West 52nd Street

New York, NY 10019

Dear Mr. Bevins:

As a former U.S. Whitewater Kayak Team member, I have competed at a world-class level in my respective

sport, something I could not have done without discipline and hard work. As a senior in American University’s

School of Communication, I plan to apply the same determination that made me an accomplished athlete in my

future broadcasting career. I have focused my education on working in news, non-fiction, and documentary

television production and I am seeking entry-level employment with CBS.

Through my minor in International Politics and attending school in Washington, DC, I have both knowledge

and interest in public affairs, politics, and international relations. During courses in both visual communications

and foreign policy analysis, I have developed skills in written, oral, and multimedia expression as well as

analytical skills - all critical to working in the news and non-fiction television industry.

As a production assistant for Story House Productions in Washington, DC, I worked closely with journalist

Peter Bergem (CNN Terrorist expert and author of Holy War, Inc.) as well as the executive producer and

producer researching global terrorism for the Discovery Times Channel feature, Al Qaeda 2.0. Because of the

small, intimate nature of the company, the producers relied on me to fill multiple roles without being asked and

with minimal supervision, giving me diverse exposure in television production and experience working in a

high-pressure environment.

I would describe myself as a technically competent person and a quick learner who is comfortable working

with the many tools of television production. This expertise explains why many of the producers at Story House

Productions relied on me for tape handling and duplicating as well as computer-related issues. I work well

under pressure and become engrossed in whatever subject I am pursuing. My passion lies in non-fiction visual

storytelling and the process and research that go into it. I would like to apply this passion to a career with CBS.

I have enclosed my resume and I am available to begin work in early December. If you have any questions or

need additional information, please contact me at 292-888-7654 or by email at .

Sincerely,

(signature)

Sarah L. Williams

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