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Audio and music cover letter example: results first
A cover letter for audio and music jobs that leads with what you achieved, not with what you were responsible for. Copy it, replace the parts in [brackets] and use the words of the posting you answer.
- Open audio and music jobs today
- 29
- Can be done from home
- 28%
Dear Hiring Manager, I am applying for the Audio Engineer position at [Company]. I have [number] years of experience as an audio and music, most recently at [Current company], where my focus is recording, mixing, sound design, audio software. Two results from that work: - Recorded, mixed and delivered the sound for 3 released games, about 4,000 sound effects in all - Cut the memory used by audio by 35% with no audible loss [One or two sentences on why this company: a product you use, a goal from the posting, a problem you can help with.] I would bring the same focus on measurable results to your team. I would welcome the chance to talk about how I can help. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, [Your name]
Questions about an audio and music cover letter
- What should an audio and music cover letter include?
- Three things: the role you are applying for, one or two results from your audio and music work with numbers, and one specific reason you want this company. Name the skills the posting names; for this work the most frequent today are SQL.
- Do audio and music jobs ask for a cover letter?
- Many postings make it optional. A short letter still helps when the application form has a place for it.
- How long should an audio and music cover letter be?
- Three short paragraphs, under 250 words: a screen without scrolling. Recruiters read the first lines and the results; everything else is skipped.