Senior Communications Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for branding and communications support to project teams, including application of the USAID Graphics Standards Manual and similar style/brand guides.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office and Visio
• Clear understanding of the activities, roles, and responsibilities involved in Federal consulting engagements
• Experience supporting Software Development Life Cycle (especially Agile methodology preferred) and Veteran Centered Integration Process (VIP)
• Drive department KPI's such as upselling, loyalty enrolments and Guest Satisfaction scores
• Results-oriented with a successful track record in managing and executing media campaigns across all channels, including digital
• Proven track record with news media/event-oriented media strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of and experience in publicizing cultural institutions
• Be an amazing story teller, both verbal and written

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for news releases to radio, television, and electronic media, raising awareness about project activities with a variety of key stakeholders using an aggressive outreach campaign;.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• On-the-record media experience preferred
• Strong media relationships preferred, experience in tech, on-demand or other fast-paced business model preferred
• Sound judgment on media and policy issues
• Experience advising and working with C-suite and experience mitigating crisis issues
• Knowledgeable on latest communication and writing trends and best practices
• Experience in relationship management with key stakeholders
• Experience with digital and visual communication systems including graphic design, video, infographics, and more
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint applications

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for oversight of paid media plans including traditional media of radio, TV and print advertising.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Expert level using VISIO or other drafting programs and theMS suite of office products and tools
• PR Mastery
• Integrative Thinking
• Proficient Media Relations
• May require intermediate proficiency in SharePoint
• Knowledge of all aspects of the DoD acquisition process, including preliminary design review (PDR) and critical design review (CDR) of SATCOM systems
• Experience in working with SPAWAR and PEO Space Systems preferred
• Knowledge of programming in Java, Javascript, AJAX, Oracle, and C, C++, or C# preferred

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership and direction to Marketing Communications personnel, and develops and implements appropriate methods, practices, and policies to guide work.

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 developing highly-effective digital media content
• Experience working with partners and coalitions on the development and execution of communications strategies and deliverables
• Experience in video production, digital communications and PowerPoint preferred
• Expert in using all key social media channels (especially LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook) for brand awareness and continuously leveraging emerging best practices in social media communications
• Experience leveraging multiple digital mediums including graphics and videos for external promotion
• Experience in working on-site at events and supporting speaker’s bureau programs for corporate executives
• Extremely detail-oriented project manager who can effectively juggle multiple timelines and projects at a given time
• Experience working on a social media content platform like Hootsuite

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for training, guidance, and support to internal users working on institutional pages, and ensure brand standards are met, including graphic identity and style standards.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Communicating information for dissemination among EGC and SOE communications’ teams
• Commitment to constant exploration and a willingness to learn
• Microsoft word, excel, power-point, web interface, google docs
• Experience in crisis-communications and / or dealing with sensitive and highly confidential projects
• Inter / intra-departmental relationship building and Consensus development abilities
• Able to develop larger comprehensive plan
• Solid understanding of financial performance measurements
• Expert productivity applications skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and proficiency in social enterprise applications and other multimedia communications platforms