External Communications Manager Cover Letter

Please consider me for the external communications manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for graphic design for a variety of communications materials including press releases, web and social media content, articles, stakeholder communications, case studies, white papers, op-ed pieces, and managing distribution across relevant channels.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal, in creating communications materials for both
• Online and offline environments
• Knowledge and understanding of the healthcare industry
• Experience providing design guidance/recommendations for presentations and other
• Good media relations
• Prior ownership for developing and executing scientific strategic plans and tactics focused on various audiences
• Experience in developing scientific communication strategies and tactics, including the launch of new products and lifecycle management activities for specific audiences (investigators, payers, thought leaders, trade associations, etc)
• Understanding the unique local environment when planning and implementing communications activities

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

Previously, I was responsible for guidance and technical advice to the NEC on all media and communications activities, including development of relevant internal policies and procedures, media relations, information materials (press releases, press conferences, call centre, use of print, audio/visual and new media etc), development of the website and media monitoring;.

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:

• Strategic communications practitioner and hands-on contributor
• Team player, able to lead and work collaboratively at all levels and build partnerships with cross-functional teams
• Experience delivering results within the technology sector and/or for technology clients is preferred
• Develop, deliver and analyse internal communications programmes that inform and engage employees in region/subregion/country
• Builds on and collaborates closely with the Global Communications team
• Creates communication strategy and plan with and for Regional business leader
• Collaborate closely with other MarCom functions to amplify external content internally and raise excitement about the company
• Provide support to the external communications lead, developing press statements and helping to develop a proactive public relations campaign in conjunction with our PR agency

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

Previously, I was responsible for expertise in a broad knowledge of several diverse areas (Internal Communications, Media Relations, Social Media, Corporate Affairs, Stakeholder Engagement).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Able to deal with complex and sensitive media inquiries
• Experience in managing outside agencies (branding/creative/digital media)
• A clear understanding of digital marketing communications and a deep experience working in a B2B environment
• Solid basic knowledge of scientific concepts, including measurement units for reporting, and research skills
• Proficiency with standard office software, including Microsoft® Office
• Experience overseeing the development of communication across a variety of platforms and channels, including social media
• Engaging Media
• Effective communication practices among a diverse range of audiences or stakeholders

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for counsel, training and resources to senior leadership executing components of the communications strategy (media engagement, social media, constituent communications, external speaking engagements and events).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Solid understanding of external communication techniques and corporate reputation best practices, experience in financial communications for a publicly traded company preferred
• Independent, strategic thinker, able to lead projects with minimal supervision
• Established media contacts in both national and regional print, television, radio and online media outlets, and deep knowledge of how media works
• Proven experience in media and influencer relations
• Experience in managing corporate reputation via social channels
• Valid experience in using analytics to understand social reach
• Proven track record of success in developing creative public relations campaigns
• Extensive experience in successfully managing crisis communications

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for issues management support, including appropriate internal communications, as required, as well as relevant monitoring of media / social media.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Understand the communications needs of various internal audiences
• Develop executive speeches, including speechwriting and speaker prep, customer presentations and internal communiqués for executives
• Membership of professional body for Communications/PR in local market preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience influencing cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives (product, marketing, sales, creative, planning)
• Demonstrated success managing media relations programs and agencies
• Experience as a spokesperson for brands or organizations
• Experience building and delivering complex external/media communications strategies
• Proven capabilities developing clear and compelling content based on target markets