An editorial assistant can find work at a newspaper, for a journal, in online settings, or for a book publisher.
You’ll have to be detail oriented enough to follow the house standards (if they insist on having a space before and after each m-dash, for example) and perform whatever research is needed to verify historical materials and dates or copyright issues, and weed out mistakes.
You should have a BA in journalism, English, or communication to apply for this position.
- You can download this Editorial Assistant Cover Letter Template in Word and customize it to fit your needs and professional status.
Sample: Editorial Assistant Cover Letter
Paula Griffith
Your address| City, State, Zip| cell phone|email address
Today’s date
Mr. Roger Norman
ABC Enterprises
Street Address, City, State, Zip
Re: Editorial Assistant Position
Dear Mr. Norman,
In response to your posting for an editorial assistant for your publication, I am pleased to attach my resume.
As you’ll note, I have been working for five years in the field, including 3 years of researching material for textbooks, medical papers, and scientific journals.
After earning my Bachelors in English, I began working for a newspaper, mastering the Associated Press guidelines. When I then transferred to the medical field, I achieved familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style, and currently my responsibilities include:
- Editing and proofreading
- Researching and verifying medical data
- Reviewing and approving of proofs
In addition to my own duties, I also supervised junior staff.
I am interested in coming for an interview at your convenience to discuss the position and its requirements further.
You can reach me at 666-444-2222 or at [your email address].
Sincerely,
Paula Griffith
Enclosure: Resume
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