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Community manager cover letter example: results first

A cover letter for community manager 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.

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Dear Hiring Manager,

I am applying for the Community Manager position at [Company]. I have [number] years of experience as a community manager, most recently at [Current company], where my focus is moderation, events, member programmes, feedback reports.

Two results from that work:
- Grew the community from 5,000 to 28,000 members with 35% active each month
- Ran 40 online events a year with an average of 300 people

[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]

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Questions about a community manager cover letter

What should a community manager cover letter include?
Three things: the role you are applying for, one or two results from your community manager work with numbers, and one specific reason you want this company. Use the words the posting uses for its duties.
Do community manager 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 a community manager 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.

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