Sample cover letter for Internship position at Forbes Media

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to apply for the editorial assistant position at Forbes Media. Having recently graduated from ***** University with Bachelors degree in Journalism, I am eager to gain exposure and credibility in media and news production. As a leading publication in business and entrepreneurship, Forbes is a company I would be honored to work for.

While in college, I developed my talent and skills as a reporter through my internship at Greater Boston, the daily news program for WGBH. My time at WGBH provided me invaluable experience within the editorial and media production fields. As an intern, I was responsible for research, fact checking, providing up-to-date information on breaking news stories, and assisting reporters and producers both inside and outside the newsroom. My experiences helped me acquire reporting and communication skills that I believe will allow me to succeed in a fast paced newsroom environment, like Forbes Magazine.

Additionally, my previous roles as an Administrative Assistant to Finance and a Temporary Secretary at Invidi Technologies Corporation, provided organizational and customer service experience that would make me a great fit for this position. By organizing and digitizing the company’s records and books, I acquired a keen attention to detail and an ability to multi-task. Furthermore, through my position as a secretary, I learned the administrative skills required to assist company executives, including coordinating calendars, booking travel, managing the phone, and maintaining records and company data in Microsoft Office.

My administrative experience and background and journalism, combined with my passion for emerging media and love of writing, create the perfect blend of aspiration for this position. I understand the demands of the media industry and would be enthusiastic to assist and learn from the editorial department at Forbes Magazine.

If you would like to contact me to further to discuss my skills and qualifications, I can be reached by phone at ***** and through email at ****** Thank you for your time and consideration.