Hopefully I won't get this desperate.
Photo: Jessica Reber
I am well aware that your organization (like many in the industry these days) is most likely canning brilliant journalists who have been in the industry for years. However, I strongly urge you to consider making one minor staff adjustment – hire me.
After reviewing your media content, I am confident that I will be an asset to your organization for the following reasons:
1. I can write for all forms of media including, but not limited to: print, television, radio and the Internet. (Pay no attention to those organizations asking bloggers and citizen journalists to report for free.)
2. I can shoot and edit video in a professional manner to produce a sequenced narrative. (Never mind the fact other news organizations are using YouTube and other viewer generated content than ever before.)
3. Able to maintain a point of view while remaining objective about sources interviewed. (Because I can rant and rave all I want about the story later in my blog.)
4. A persistent journalist, able to drop whatever it is I'm working on to produce breaking news. (Caution: May lead resentment and/or reporting burnout.)
5. I am able to calmly and tactfully handle deadline pressures that the news atmosphere presents. (Hey this one is a bonus, at least you won't have to increase health insurance coverage).
I appreciate your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you to arrange a time for an interview.
Sincerely,
Jessica Reber
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