Copy Editor Cover Letter Examples

Dear Mr. Drumheller:

Upon review of your posting for a Copy Editor, I felt compelled to submit my resume for your review. With my expert editing abilities demonstrated throughout my career—as well as my experience in research, project oversight, and administrative support—I would significantly benefit your organization.

From identifying grammar and punctuation errors and correcting manuscripts to verifying sources and ensuring compliance with style guidelines, my background prepares me to excel in this role. I have thrived in consecutive copy editing positions with reputable companies including Nordstrom, Delta, and Room & Board, continually demonstrating an unwavering commitment to grammatical and language excellence. With a Bachelor’s degree in English coupled with a post-graduate certificate in Copy Editing, my additional strengths in communication and time management will certainly render me an asset to your editorial team at Break Away.

Highlights of my background include:

Skillfully copy editing a variety of materials—including brochures, newsletters, marketing collateral, websites, and case studies’to ensure grammatical, spelling, and punctuation excellence.

Receiving submitted copy from contributors and cross-departmental staff and ensuring content alignment with organizational style guidelines and standards.

Earning multiple employee awards for job performance excellence; achieving the longest streak of error-free copy—four years and seven months—in the company’s history at Room & Board.

Providing comprehensive administrative and general office support; overseeing projects, maintaining records, and assisting management staff in various daily operational tasks.

Honing broad technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe InDesign.

Utilizing solid organizational, communication, and multitasking skills to generate maximum efficiency and first-rate product quality.

With my proven success and experience as a copy editor, coupled with my enthusiasm and dedication to achieving success, I am certain that I could swiftly surpass your expectations for this role. I look forward to discussing the position in further detail.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Susan D. Chase