Cover Letter for an Internship in 
                                                  Journalism  
              
               I.    Elements to consider when writing this letter  
              
             Journalism is a field that appeals to many people nowadays, primarily through the heavy impact 
             that it has on our lives through newspapers, magazines, blogs and the internet. Although many 
             journalists are self-employed, experience in an established media institution can provide a lot of 
             credibility to one’s career, helping to bring their work to a larger readership and an internship 
             can be an excellent way to start.  
             Places for internships in journalism are competitive and therefore it is vital that your cover 
             letter set your application apart from others, along with your CV and portfolio.  
             Skills  such  as  a  strong  work  ethic,  a  curious  nature  and  an  eye  for  detail  are  important  to 
             mention as they are vital for the work of a journalist, who has to stay up to date on current 
             trends and situations and present all the information accurately and concisely.  
             Furthermore, giving information of any published articles or experience in journalism, through 
             blogs, article contributions or editing of high-school or university newspapers will not fail to 
             impress the person reading your cover letter. 
               
              
           
          c.kent@gmail.com                                         Clarke Kent 
          Tel: 078150415685                                        1 Mail Street 
          2/6/2016                                                 Nottingham 
                                                                   NG3 8ON 
          Re: Internship in Journalism. 
           
          Dear Hiring Manager, 
          I am writing to you to apply for the six-month internship position that has become available at 
          your organisation. I heard that the position became available from my lecturer, Dr Simon Brown 
          at Nottingham University. I am currently in my final year of my degree in Journalism and the 
          opportunity of completing an internship with such a well establish media institution such as 
          yourself, would be very valuable for my career progression and I would relish the opportunity to 
          show you what I can do, whilst also gaining valuable skills and knowledge from your journalists. 
          My studies have required me to complete training periods throughout the course, on top of this 
          I have also been doing some freelance journalism for an on-line magazine about travel. You can 
          see in my attached CV the articles in which I have had published. 
          I am an enthusiastic individual, highly focussed and organised. During my previous internships I 
          have gained valuable experience in various aspects of journalism, including researching, writing 
          and editing articles on Travel, Sport, Music and International cuisine. I have a keen eye for detail, 
          not only in my written work but I also take many of my own photographs. Through my work with 
          the on-line magazine, I have been able to increase my leadership skills through project work 
          whilst also being highly proficient working independently. 
           
      
     Your organization has an excellent reputation for the development of journalists; I am sure that 
     we can build a strong relationship together, where I can make positive contributions to your 
     paper and also being able to hone my skills from my peers. 
     I am available at your convenience for further discussion about any role which you may have 
     available for me and how I can be of benefit to your company. Please feel free to contact me if 
     you require any further information. Thank you for taking the time to look over my application 
     and I look forward to hearing from you soon.  
      
     Yours sincerely