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I have the metro news reporting and multimedia skills that make me a strong candidate for the internship.  \nLast year I spent six months in Salt Lake reporting for two news websites on green technology, climate change and sustainability. My time in Salt Lake acquainted me well with the city’s institutions, politicians, community leaders, businesses and neighborhoods, which served as valuable sources for my reporting. Moreover, with Salt Lake’s Latino population hovering just above 20 percent, my Spanish fluency could be useful in the coverage of Latino issues.  \nThis coming spring I will graduate with a master’s degree from the Columbia Journalism School. My focus in grad school has been local politics, and I was fortunate to arrive in time to cover a lively mayoral election. Some of my stories for class were published, including one on super-­‐PAC contributions in local elections and another on a wily upstart political club. I have learned a lot this year in New York, but I’m eager to return to the west after graduation.  \nIn the rapidly changing media landscape in which we operate today, the prospect of working for an established news institution like the Salt Lake Tribune is tremendously appealing. Moreover, the paper’s adaptation to the demands of digital news consumers, including the production of eye-­‐catching video content, development of an engaging social media presence, and expansion of its Blogs section, ensures it will be Salt Lake’s news of record for the foreseeable future.  \nThank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.  \nRegards, Joe M. Smith  \nCOVER LETTER \\#2  \nSally Student Address Phone/email  \nMonth, Day, Year  \nAmy Carlile Title  \nEnvironment & Energy Street Address  \nCity, State and ZIP  \nDear Ms. Amy Carlile,  \nPlease consider my application for the Energy & Environment internship.  \nI am a recent graduate of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, and a science and business journalist. My route to the profession has been circuitous . I was born in Chennai, India, grew up in the Middle East and then, eventually in Canada. I studied molecular biology during my undergraduate years and did research on the mechanics of the enzyme Adenosine Kinase that functions during strokes and heart attacks.  \nThen, with my interest in science and environment and how it intersects with third-world politics, I went to India in 2007 to begin my study of journalism in earnest. From Bangalore, I wrote about science, environment and technology for a student newspaper and magazine . My reporting about the Gauribidanur region uncovered a broken down economy and lively corruption around the politics of water and industry.  \nThe stories earned me a spot at Columbia University, as well as a science communications award. I graduated in May, and since then, [I have worked with Fins.com](I have worked with Fins.com) (The Wall Street Journal), and written for the Journal’s health blog. I am now with The Business Insider, an online publication where I report and produce multimedia content about the intersection of environment and business for The Green Sheet. I’m also a freelance reporter covering the science and environment for Down To Earth, a national weekly in India .  \nI’m applying to Energy & Environment because it would allow me to closely follow the climate and clean energy debate at the place where it is happening. Please do not hesitate to contact meat your convenience . Thank you for your consideration .  \nSincerely,  \nSally Student  \nCOVER LETTER \\#3  \nDear Mr. Gray:  \nI am writing to apply for the education reporter opening at the D","cbCaiuFYdpDlnRYv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuFYdpDlnRYv","pdf",133047,"English","# Cover Letter #1\n## Reporting/Writing Internship Fit\n# Cover Letter #2\n## Energy & Environment Internship Application\n# Cover Letter #3\n## Education Reporter Opening","[{\"question\":\"What sections should a cover letter include in these samples?\",\"answer\":\"Each sample includes sender contact details, date, recipient address, a formal greeting, body paragraphs linking experience to the role, and a closing sign-off.\"},{\"question\":\"How do the samples show candidates matching their experience to the internship or position?\",\"answer\":\"They highlight relevant reporting beats, specific projects or publications, education focus areas, and practical skills such as multimedia production and social media engagement.\"},{\"question\":\"What skills are emphasized across the cover letters besides writing?\",\"answer\":\"The letters emphasize multimedia storytelling (video, audio slideshows, interactive elements) and the ability to produce engaging digital and social media content.\"}]","Cover Letter Samples - Cover Letters for Job Applications | PDF"]