This example Cover Letter was an assignment created for the Public Relations Techniques (PR 348) course at the University of Texas at Austin.
700 West Bay Ave
Newport Beach, CA, 92661 United States
(949) 554-4453
February 28th, 2024
Hiring Manager’s Name
2222 Company Address
Austin, Texas, 73301
(xxx) xxx-xxxx
Dear [Hiring Manager’s Name],
My name is Lily Warmington and I recently saw your job listing while looking at local Austin marketing firms through Moody College’s online posting board. I’m a third year communications student majoring in Public Relations at UT Austin, where I’ve had the incredible opportunity to build firsthand PR experience through local internships, conferences from marketing professionals, and projects simulating the experience necessary for success in the field. Your company, [FILL IN COMPANY HERE], has an unparalleled reputation for helping small businesses create effective social media branding throughout the greater Austin area. I would love the chance to work alongside like-minded marketing professionals who share similar values about creating personal connections with small businesses for a more personal marketing experience.
As a student, I’ve already had hands-on experience managing social media posts for a local music and entertainment company, as well as developing TikTok marketing campaigns for Social View Agency. Since I’ve come on board, Social View Agency’s followers on TikTok have increased by over a thousand, and our consistent views on each TikTok continue to rise steadily. My experience understanding how to market ideas specifically designed for each social media platform along with my passion for appealing to customers on a personal level have helped my marketing efforts to thrive. I hope to continue that trajectory and become an integral part of [COMPANY NAME’S] efforts to encourage sustainable, local Austin business culture.
I would be ecstatic to be able to get an interview for your current marketing internship position and would love to further elaborate on the ways I see myself positively contributing to your social media marketing team. You can contact me via email at lilywarmington@icloud.com or by phone at (949) 554-4453. I am free most evenings after my courses and can schedule an in-person or digital meeting earlier with prior notice. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing back from you.
Sincerely,
Lily Warmington