News Anchor Cover Letter Examples

Dear Ms. Brown:

Upon review of your posting for a seasoned News Anchor to join your team at WPGM, I felt inspired to submit my resume for your consideration. As a dedicated and highly experienced journalist with 13 years of experience on-air covering news and current events, I am confident that I could surpass your expectations for this position.

My background includes researching and writing news stories, conducting interviews, speaking on camera, and covering breaking news broadcasts while motivating peers and staff to produce engaging news programs and accelerate ratings. From building and sustaining an extensive contact network to presenting live on-air news coverage, I excel at performing all aspects of information delivery for established news programs.

The following are highlights of my qualifications for your consideration:

Strategizing, writing, and delivering effective, stimulating news programs for television as an Anchor for WQDP while analyzing audience feedback to ensure optimal viewer experiences.

Increasing ratings by 190% during the 6:00 p.m. broadcast at WQDP.

Conducting interviews with significant local political figures, celebrities, and personalities.

Representing the news team through guest appearances at various community events and special engagements.

Maintaining a first-rate level of knowledge and expertise in news topics, current events, and cultural/global affairs.

Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Missouri.

Given my proven record of success in writing and presenting news and information on camera—along with my purposeful devotion to encouraging public involvement in news, cultural, and political issues—I am positioned to significantly contribute to your organization at WPGM. I look forward to discussing the position and my qualifications further.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Alisa W. Hoyle