Content writer cover letter written in your own voice
For a content writer, the cover letter is the first writing sample an editor reads. This prompt has your todo.is agent read the job ad and the company blog, then draft a tight letter that links your clips, names your niche, and shows results like rankings or traffic.
The prompt
- Write a cover letter for the Content Writer job at [COMPANY NAME]: [JOB POSTING LINK]. About me: [PASTE YOUR RESUME OR SHORT BIO]. My best clips: [LINKS TO 2-3 PUBLISHED PIECES]. Read the company blog and mention one topic gap or series I could write for them. Show my niche, my process (research, SEO briefs, interviews, editing), and any results like rankings, traffic or sign-ups. Under 320 words, warm and clear, short paragraphs, no clichés. Match the tone of their blog. Give me a .docx file and plain text.
What to change
- [COMPANY NAME]: The company or publication you are applying to.
- [JOB POSTING LINK]: The job ad link, or paste the text.
- [PASTE YOUR RESUME OR SHORT BIO]: Paste your resume or attach it. A few lines about your niche and past clients also work.
- [LINKS TO 2-3 PUBLISHED PIECES]: Your strongest relevant articles. Your agent reads them to describe your style accurately.
Example result
- Leo Marchetti
- Remote (Milan, Italy) · leo.marchetti@email.com · leomarchetti.com/clips
- Hello Ledgerly content team,
- Your blog answers small business owners’ tax questions better than most accounting firms do. What I could not find was a beginner series on running payroll for the first employee, which is the question I get most from my own freelance clients. I would love to write it as your next Content Writer.
- For three years I have written B2B finance content for SaaS companies. A few pieces you can read:
- • "How to Pay Yourself as a Sole Trader" (ranks on page one for its main keyword and brings about 9,000 visits a month)
- • "The VAT Checklist for New Online Shops", a 2,500-word guide built from interviews with two accountants
- • A 6-email onboarding course that lifted trial-to-paid conversion for a client
- My process is simple. I start from the search intent and the brief, interview a subject expert when the topic needs it, write a draft that a busy owner can skim, and then edit for accuracy and plain language. I am comfortable in WordPress, Surfer and Google Search Console, and I hit deadlines.
- Your ad mentions updating older posts. I have refreshed 40+ articles for clients, and most regained their rankings within a few months.
- Thank you for reading. I am happy to send a short sample on any payroll topic you choose.
- Warm regards,
- Leo Marchetti
- Why this works
- • The first paragraph pitches an article idea, which editors love
- • Clips are listed with what each one achieved
- • The process shows research skill, not only writing skill
- • Plain, friendly tone that matches a small-business blog
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt, then fill in the company, the job link, your bio and your clip links.
- Paste it into todo.is on the Today screen, or send it to your agent by email or Telegram.
- Your agent reads their blog and your clips, then delivers a Word file and a plain text version.
- Ask for tweaks like "more playful" or "shorter, 200 words" and get a fresh draft.
Tips for a better result
- Pick clips in the same niche as the job. One relevant piece beats five random ones.
- Pitch one article idea in the letter. It proves you read their content.
- Mirror their style: if the blog says "you" and uses short sentences, so should your letter.
- Add "proofread it twice and flag any phrase that sounds generic" for a cleaner final draft.
content writer cover letter: FAQ
- How do I write a content writer cover letter with no experience? Link to two or three samples you wrote yourself, such as a personal blog or a guest post, and focus on your research process and subject knowledge.
- Should I mention SEO? Yes, if the job is for a blog or website. Name the tools you use and a concrete result, like a page that ranks or a rise in traffic.
- How many writing samples should I include? Two or three relevant links is the sweet spot. Editors rarely open more than that.
- Will the letter sound like my writing? Your agent reads your clips to match your voice. Still, read it aloud once and change any line you would not write yourself.
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