dear sir,

i wish to apply for the position of deputy editor advertised in dated19june,2000.

i have had considerable editorial experience and am familiar with proofreading, rewriting, and productions, as well as the more creative aspects of this type of work. i should like to summarize briefly my experience:
1997-2000

for three years i was employed as senior editor on an xyz weekly magazine having a circulation of about80,000. here i did a great deal of original writing, wrote the headlines, and worked directly with the printer in setting up the paper.
1997-1993

i also worked as assistant editor on a monthly newsletter in xxx, a voluntary organization, where my tasks were similar to those described above, but also included a great deal of interviewing and personal contact with people from all walks of life.

i was graduated from cde university in1993with honors, after three years of attendance in the evening session, while working full-time during the day. i majored in commmunciation and am continuing my studies in this field at present at abc university, where i expect to receive my master"s degree next summer.

i shall be able to call for an interview at your convenience, and shall be able to supply any necessary or examples of my previous work.

yours truly