To,
Chief Editor,
The Daily Sun
C/52, Block-K, Bashundhara, Badda, Dhaka.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I recently saw your advertisement on the bdjobs.com for a News Editor, and am very interested in applying for this position as it precisely matches my abilities and experience. If you are seeking a successful, dynamic and proven editor to be the face of your publication and lead its editorial team, then I am your man.
I come to you with a strong background in publication, both in print and its digital platform, along with experience of managing social media. I have completed my Bachelors in Arts with specialization in English language and literature. Moreover, I have 4 years of experience in this field, working as an assistant editor in the daily "New Age". I possess a good command over marketing strategies to increase advertising revenues for my present employer.
I am an expert at managing staff, delegating work effectively and maintaining an online presence on social-network sites. On a more practical level I can successfully correct errors and inconsistencies in grammar, syntax, capitalization, style, punctuation, abbreviations, font size, styles and spacing. In addition I possess superb editing, proofreading, writing, evaluating and decision-making skills.
Right now I am interested in expanding my professional horizons by working for a company like yours that values hard work, effort and loyalty. I have attached my CV for your review.
Sincerely Yours
Anupam Biswas
Cell: 01758444342 (Call Except Office Hour)
Anupam Biswas
61/A Dhanmondi, Dhaka.
anupambiswas2000@yahoo.com
Career Summary:
An innovative, competent and successful editor with experience of managing writing staff, overseeing the layout and content of articles as well as dealing with any related legal matters. Now I am looking for a new and challenging editorial position which will make the best use of my existing skills and experience.
Areas of Expertise:
Copy editing
Proof reading
Writing & editing
Commercial awareness
Editorial judgments
People management
Legal issues
Work Experience:
Assistant Editor (2011-Present)
The Daily "New Age"
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for editorial schedules, budgets & work allocation.
2. Creating, editing and publishing new content.
3. Editing, producing and proof reading high quality written material.
4. Creating fresh content for articles, features, blogs and also some video.
5. Handling high profile accounts and contacts.
6. Co-coordinating editorial procedures and maintaining editorial standards.
7. Reading & reviewing published items to ensure they are of the highest quality.
8. Finding and nurturing new writing talent.
Key Skills and Competencies:
1. Excellent negotiating, organizing and time management skills.
2. Ability to priorities works effectively.
3. Ability to think & view from a reader & audience perspective.
4. Encouraging originality & inspired thinking from all employees & journalists.
5. In depth knowledge of online social media websites & SEO.
Academic Qualification:
B.A (Honours) in English Literature and
M.A in Journalism from University of Dhaka
with excellent academic results.
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