Cover Letters For An Entry-Level Social Media Position At ‘Field & Stream’



Dear Cover Letters For An Entry-Level Social Media Position At Field & Stream Magazine,


My fiancée wants a small wedding, but my parents are insisting on inviting all of my extended relatives. Her family is small to begin with, so if all these extra people come from my side, it will feel very imbalanced, which is especially uncomfortable because her parents are paying. How can I make everyone happy?

- Under Pressure in Uniondale

Dear Under Pressure,

Ever since going fishing with my grandpa when I was 11 years old, I have been an avid reader of your publication. Now, as a recent graduate of the University of Michigan and an active user of Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, and many others, I would like to apply for the position of assistant social media coordinator. I’ve always been fascinated by the intersection of technology and the outdoors, which I examined at length in the March 8th, 2012 issue of The Michigan Daily, my university’s 123-year-old student-run newspaper (see attached). I am proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite as well as Adobe Photoshop and Filemaker Pro. I’m also a task-oriented team player who’s not only a fast learner but knows how to get things done right the first time.


Dear Cover Letters For An Entry-Level Social Media Position At Field & Stream Magazine,

My best friend was recently dumped by her boyfriend of three years and she has been calling me several times a day for support ever since. I want to be there for her, but the calls take up almost all of my free time, and my patience is starting to wear thin. How can I tell her to call me less and still be a good friend?


- Concerned in Columbus

Dear Concerned,

I am an enthusiastic, hardworking regular social media user and I am extremely pleased to submit my application for consideration for the position of assistant social media coordinator. At my previous internship at bicycling.com, which is one of the world’s leading websites for the sport of bicycling, I gained extremely valuable experience and developed the skills needed to work in the fast-paced environment of today’s internet culture, which would be very useful in this position. I’m also a writer. I have a strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Google Docs, and Quickbooks, and I can type 55-75 words per minute. I graduated with a 3.45 grade point average. I am fluent in English and proficient in Spanish. I participated in numerous clubs and was awarded multiple honors while in college, including Dean’s List. I am confident I am the ideal candidate for this position and if you hire me you will not be disappointed. Your prompt reply is greatly appreciated.


Dear Cover Letters For An Entry-Level Social Media Position At Field & Stream Magazine,

After house hunting for almost a year, my husband and I finally found the home of our dreams. The only problem is it’s $15,000 over our budget and the only way we can afford it is to take money from our retirement fund. Should we bite the bullet and make an offer, or continue our never-ending search?


- Homeless in Howard Beach

Dear Homeless,

The birds were Tweeting when I Stumbled Upon the perfect fly-fishing spot near my home in Montana. I had my Face in a Book and was so engrossed I nearly Tumbl’d down the hill leading down to the water. This is Pinteresting, I thought to myself. There’s probably not another soul around for FourSquare miles. So I LinkedIn a spinner lure to my line and cast using the overhead technique. Where did I learn how to do all this? Why, I Reddit in Field & Stream, where I would love to apply for the position of Associate Social Media Coordinator.


Dear Cover Letters For An Entry-Level Social Media Position At Field & Stream Magazine,

Our beloved Golden Retriever, Molly, passed away last winter and her cremated remains have been sitting in an urn above our fireplace ever since. I think it’s about time to bury her, but my wife is having trouble letting go and seems to think Molly’s ashes can just stay there indefinitely. What can I do to help my wife move on?


- Grieving in Groveland

Dear Grieving,

I am writing to apply to be the assistant social media coordinator at Field an Stream. I recently graduated from San Diego state University with a Bachelor’s Of The Arts degree in psychology and was in my school’s Hiking club. List Your Education Here I have been a follower of @fielddandstream on twitter and tumblr since Fall of 2013 and have retweeted many of your tweets from my handle @mbf1990. In the magazine, I enjoy reading the Field Notes section. As someone who loves hunting, I also get a lot out of the White Tail 365 articles. These, and many other reasons, is why I want to work for Name Of Company.


Confidential To Falling Down In Falmouth,

I applied for the position of assistant social media coordinator four weeks ago and wrote a follow-up letter two weeks ago, but I have not heard back from you yet. I would love to inquire if this position is still available. I am confident I am the ideal candidate for this position and if you hire me you will not be disappointed. Your prompt reply is greatly appreciated.


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