Managing Editor Cover Letter

Managing Editor Cover Letter

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What to include in a Cover Letter
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Company Address
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Salutation
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Compelling Details
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Respectful Closing

How to Write the Managing Editor Cover Letter

9171 Lucy Corner
North Augustineville, UT 62917-5482
Dear Tyler Adams,

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

Previously, I was responsible for editorial leadership, vision, and direction to Chatelaine magazine across all platforms: print, digital, radio, and TV.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

  • Excellent phone manner and problem solving abilities
  • Science background and general knowledge of STMS journal production workflow helpful
  • Knowledge of Web-based software applications or database helpful
  • Most important, we seek someone smart, funny, talented, and creative to join our team and help us publish a sardonic, witty, photo-driven site aimed at millennials through 35
  • Has a good attitude and can organically build good morale within team
  • Experience with food and/or lifestyle content
  • A basic knowledge of web publishing (HTML, CSS, XML)
  • Bachelors in Communications, Journalism or equivalent combination of education and/or experience is preferred

Thank you for considering me to become a member of your team.

Sincerely,

Story Torphy

Responsibilities for Managing Editor Cover Letter

Managing editor responsible for editorial assignments, managerial support, and editorial leadership for team of content creators (internal and external freelancers).

Should be able to work flexible hours (including weekends) depending upon news coverage and be able to return to work in emergencies
Excellent communication skills and a passion for proper grammar
A comprehensive understanding of editorial best practices including SEO and SMO
Excellent abilities in MS office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Excellent web headline and copywriting skills and a deep knowledge of editorial SEO best practices
Available to provide steady stream of content 5-7 days per week, depending on season
Comfortable working remotely where applicable, staying in touch via e-mail, chat, text and phone
A good understanding of editorial the online retail environment

Managing Editor Examples

Example #1

Example of Managing Editor Cover Letter

388 Keturah River
South Mikiland, MT 91903-4495
Dear Shiloh McGlynn,

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for subject matter expertise to team members and applicable internal/external stakeholders on complex assignments/projects for his/her assigned area(s) of responsibility.

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:

  • A demonstrated working knowledge of modern SEO (title tags, meta data)
  • Demonstrated experienced working in a CMS such as WordPress
  • Significant proven experience in managing and leading a team of in-house writers, editors and sub-editors in a fast-turnaround, high-quality environment
  • Background in production, project management or workflow management
  • Skilled at editing and copy writing, with excellent command of English language
  • Flexible, self-motivated, enthusiastic and driven
  • A good sense of humour and team player
  • Experience of working with, speaking or studying foreign languages desirable (French, German or Chinese preferred but other languages considered)

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my cover letter and to review my resume.

Sincerely,

Royal Keebler

Example #2

Example of Managing Editor Cover Letter

7545 Lizzette Drive
South Janietown, LA 17579
Dear Drew Wunsch,

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the managing editor position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for counsel on content and tone of pnnl.gov; with the Manager of Digital and Media Communications, contributes to the discovery and implementation phases of web redesigns and updates for pnnl.gov and other major PNNL digital properties.

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

  • Knowledge of energy markets in the Americas
  • Working to intraday deadlines in high pressure environments
  • Proven internal and external training capabilities
  • Proven real time news abilities
  • Successful history of content creation and production
  • An executive-level attitude that is confident, self-motivated and collaborative
  • Comfortable with Wordpress, Social Studio and similar content management systems
  • Experience developing content in a digital setting across a wide range of media

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Sutton Metz

Example #3

Example of Managing Editor Cover Letter

95587 Eula Mall
Toybury, NJ 99476-2862
Dear Justice Nienow,

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

Previously, I was responsible for editorial and marketing support and act as the liaison with advertising sales as needed for the newsmagazine.

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

  • Comfortable with working in new software systems
  • Experience managing people, content, schedules, and budgets, ideally at a startup or other online publication that works with a variety of content and editorial formats
  • Understanding of basic data and traffic metrics
  • Experience developing content strategies
  • Familiarity with the financial advisor and institutional investor markets
  • Familiarity with social media and digital platforms
  • Comprehensive knowledge of digital publishing environments
  • Experience with branded content or similar type of writing

I really appreciate you taking the time to review my application for the position of managing editor.

Sincerely,

Stevie Graham

Example #4

Example of Managing Editor Cover Letter

48387 Cruickshank Summit
Kshlerinstad, NV 12345
Dear Emerson King,

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for consistent training, coaching, and education for our on-air and digital talent on the latest internet trends (ex: Facebook posting strategy or strategies for search engine optimization) and educate staff on company policies (ex: copyright law and digital requirements).

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:

  • Experience with marketing campaigns, creating marketing concepts, writing copy, executing strategy
  • Interest in lifestyle topics
  • Coordinate effectively with the central, marketing and game teams, Twitch, finance and legal
  • A deep understanding of personal finance and/or investing content, particularly as it pertains to millennials and all the of the new platforms, services and companies pointed to them such as Venmo, Wealthfront, Betterment, Learnvest, NerdWallet and Robinhood
  • Superior writing skills and news judgment
  • Capable of managing a staff while making decisions under pressure
  • Demonstrable, market-focussed educational publishing experience, preferably for Caribbean or international schools
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office internet research

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my cover letter and to review my resume.

Sincerely,

Corey Bins

Example #5

Example of Managing Editor Cover Letter

1709 Willms Walks
Frankfurt, AK 94822-6531
Dear Alexis Koelpin,

Please consider me for the managing editor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for supporting administration and assets for print and digital titles, including briefing covers, writing blurbs, and passing invoices from freelancers.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

  • Familiarity and comfort with magazine and online publishing tools, the web development process, online community development, and digital product management
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly entrepreneurial
  • Extensive experience in creating curated recommendations, not only for a publisher but ideally also brands to ensure an understanding of the nuisances of brand publishing verses pure publishing, including legal challenges
  • Expert in working with mass media communication channels, incl
  • Proven experience in working across a variety of stakeholders such as product owners, content providers and/or acquisition teams and creative teams to ensure buy-in, while at the same able to hold firm to editorial, creative standards and budget constraints
  • Excellent organizational, analytical and leaderships skills
  • Outstanding communication skills and people management abilities
  • Familiar with Agile way of working and expertise in making teams work accordingly

Thank you for taking your time to review my application.

Sincerely,

Haven Terry

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