Communications Lead Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the communications lead position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for strategic communications counsel and develop integrated communications strategies and materials that meet business priorities and align with Sun Life’s transformation strategies.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills - takes an assertive, persuasive, and articulate approach when presenting complex information
• Creative, innovative and eager to explore new approaches
• Promotes considered risk taking, balanced by good judgment and logical reasoning
• Thrives in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment
• Builds strong relationships and works cooperatively with others while also operating efficiently and effectively as an individual contributor
• Mastery of Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook Adobe Photoshop
• Delivers communications related to ONEKnoll updates
• Consult with business partners in need of specialized communication guidance or support

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for expert internal communications counsel to diverse groups and senior leaders within the organization and develop communications materials.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity whilst working within diverse environments
• Engage and direct global and regional leaders so they play an active role in the communication process with their teams
• Use measurement tools to assess the impact of communications programs to refine activities
• Medicaid/MMIS experience
• Consult with leading clients and prospects to assist them in making decisions on how to leverage data and analytics to solve the business challenges they are facing, based on own experience, thought leadership and industry best practice
• Work with the Area VPs and Area ABC leaders to define how the Go To Market strategy is implemented, helping create execution plans for our key target accounts in the communications area
• Leverage industry experience and research to develop a cohesive strategy and compelling key consulting offers, consulting methodologies and sales & marketing collateral to support account teams and marketing
• Possess strong interpersonal and team buiding skills

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for innovative, cost effective solutions that power the organization and accelerate our ability to interact with each other.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Prepare cross-functional business partners and line of business leadership for serving as an effective company spokesperson on key media opportunities
• Report and measure the effectiveness of public relations programs that are executed in various communication channels
• Advanced knowledge of the organization, including its mission, vision, goals, policies, and infrastructure
• Familiarity with the principals and practices of user centered design
• Superb business and creative writing skills
• Attention to the details and flawless execution
• Comfortable working with a global employee base
• Passionate about how best-in-class internal communication contributes to employee engagement and organizational effectiveness

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

Previously, I was responsible for strategic communications counsel and develop communications strategies and materials that meet business priorities and align with Sun Life’s Canadian strategy.

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:

• Hands-on social media planning, engagement and monitoring experience preferred
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and able to manage priorities
• Previous SharePoint experience
• Proven broad reach communication skills and track record
• Proven marketing experience knowing the right thing to say at the right time through the right channels connecting with the right people to achieve the right results
• Experienced storyteller who knows how to bridge a series of stories for an overall mission outcome
• Able to work in a complex environment managing a multiplicity of communications and projects at the same time
• Experience working with matrix teams and colleagues across the hierarchy

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance on how business decisions will impact the reputation of the company and how to position these decisions both in Europe and for corporate.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of Schema authoring platform
• Experience with documenting content to support medical device testing
• Experience with Management or Supervisory
• Experience with professional writing, editing and oral communication - specifically with experience conveying critical information to all levels throughout an organization
• Demonstrated strategist with creative instincts and expertise to influence leadership thinking in strategic communication and issues management
• Motivated self-starter who performs without appreciable direction and works effectively under competing priorities
• Professional experience copywriting and editing
• Experience developing social media creative for a brand and creating video content, especially for social channels