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Communications and PR cover letter example: results first
A cover letter for communications and PR 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 communications and PR jobs today
- 174
- Can be done from home
- 26%
- Median advertised pay
- $172K
Dear Hiring Manager, I am applying for the Communications Manager position at [Company]. I have [number] years of experience as a communications and PR, most recently at [Current company], where my focus is press relations, writing, internal communications, crisis response. Two results from that work: - Earned 60 pieces of press coverage in a year, 9 of them in national outlets - Wrote the weekly company email and the monthly all-hands for 1,200 employees; 84% read the email each week [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 a communications and PR cover letter
- What should a communications and PR cover letter include?
- Three things: the role you are applying for, one or two results from your communications and PR work with numbers, and one specific reason you want this company. Use the words the posting uses for its duties.
- Do communications and PR jobs ask for a cover letter?
- None of the 30 open communications and PR postings with a full description here mention a cover letter in their text (counted today). The application form often has a separate field for one: when it does, a short letter still helps.
- How long should a communications and PR 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.