Cover Letter for China Daily.com

Allison Ginwala
GSS Box 8263
Durham, NH 03824
603-568-3742
allison.ginwala@unh.edu

November 28, 2011

China Daily.com
Beijing, China

Dear Sir or Madam,

As a journalist with experience in foreign affairs and Chinese culture, I would be an ideal candidate for the position of full-time, English language copy editor for China Daily.com. In my career thus far I have written for the Concord Monitor,based in New Hampshire and The New Hampshire the student-run newspaper the University of New Hampshire where I am currently attending.

In my reporting, I have covered an array of topics from individual profiles and speeches to local government and feature stories, making me an ideal fit for the copy editor postition, covering news, features and supplements. My experience in editing has been less formal, but equally thorough. I have edited, both grammatically and conceptually, for creative writing essays, research papers and news articles. I have an eye for detail and strong organizational skills which aid in my ability to edit efficiently.

Not only do I have skills regarding the journalism profession, but I have a thorough understanding of Chinese life and culture, making me an excellent fit for this position. I have studied Chinese culture in an academic setting and written research papers on various topics about Chinese government and policies. I am also at an intermediate level of fluency in Mandarin, with aspirations to become completely fluent. Upon my graduation in 2014, I will have spent a semester at Donghua University in Shanghai, completing one aspect of my international affairs major.

I also offer an extensive background in current affairs, based on courses I have taken, studies and readings I have done as well as personal experiences such as traveling to India and living for a semester in England while studying at Cambridge University.

Being a journalism and international affairs dual major with a minor in Asian studies, I bring a well-rounded background of experiences. My academic as well as personal interests have been focused on an international style of journalism. This paired with my language and culture experience would make me a great asset to China Daily.com.

Thank you for your time and consideration. Please contact me with any further inquiries.

Best,

Allison Ginwala