JOURNALISM INTERNSHIP COVER LETTER TEMPLATE

[Your Full Name]
[Your Street Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Portfolio Website/LinkedIn - optional]

[Date]

[Hiring Manager's Full Name]
[Their Job Title]
[Publication/Media Outlet Name]
[Company Street Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]

Dear [Hiring Manager's Name],

My investigative piece on [topic] published in [publication name - e.g., The University Chronicle, campus magazine, online news site] required interviewing [number] people and analyzing [type of data/information]. This experience confirmed my commitment to storytelling that creates impact, making your journalism internship at [Publication/Media Outlet Name] an exciting opportunity to develop my reporting skills in a professional newsroom.

As a [Journalism/Communications/English major] student at [University Name], I have developed strong skills in [relevant skill areas - e.g., investigative reporting, multimedia storytelling, beat coverage]. My work with [publication/media outlet - e.g., student newspaper, campus radio, local news site] has taught me [specific skill or lesson - e.g., how to meet tight deadlines, verify sources, craft compelling ledes]. In [specific story/project], I [specific accomplishment - e.g., broke a campus news story, produced a podcast series, covered local government], which resulted in [outcome or reach - e.g., 10,000 views, sparked policy change, won award]. I'm also proficient in [relevant tools/software - e.g., AP style, Adobe Premiere, audio editing, CMS platforms] and experienced in [relevant format - e.g., multimedia storytelling, data journalism, video production].

I admire [Publication Name]'s coverage of [specific beat or story type] and particularly appreciated your recent piece on [specific article or series]. Your commitment to [company value or approach - e.g., investigative journalism, community reporting, diverse voices] aligns with my belief that journalism should [your journalistic philosophy]. I'm eager to contribute to [specific section/beat - e.g., local news, features, sports] while learning from your experienced reporters and editors.

I would welcome the chance to discuss how my reporting experience and passion for journalism can contribute to [Publication Name]'s newsroom. I'm available for an interview at your convenience and excited about helping tell the stories that matter to your audience.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]


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CUSTOMIZATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Replace ALL [bracketed text] with your specific information
2. Include links to published work or portfolio in your contact information
3. Reference specific stories or coverage from the publication you admire
4. Mention any awards, recognitions, or high-profile stories you've worked on
5. Demonstrate knowledge of their beat coverage and editorial style
6. Use strong, active verbs typical of journalism writing
7. Keep writing tight and precise - show good writing through the letter itself
8. Save as PDF with filename: YourName_CoverLetter_PublicationName.pdf