About me

Dear Sir/Madam,
I saw you had a vacancy for a Copywriter and would like to formally apply for the role.
I know that you will have received lots of applicants and are wondering what sets me out from the rest: I am a dynamic thinker, quick on my feet and someone who can think outside the box. I like to work in a team and am keen to share and evaluate ideas; I am resolute in my ability to handle criticism but am able to defend an idea I think is worth defending. I think I'm a person who can come up to the table with a really good idea and run with it, and for that reason I think I would be an asset to your company. I have both an MA in Creative and Media Writing a BA in English, and am currently studying the NCTJ accredited correspondence course and will be looking to sit their preliminary exams this year. I am a strong, imaginative writer able to write copy for a variety of different mediums. I am adept at writing both serious and humorous prose, and do so with both competency and creative flair. I am able to think on my feet and use this mental agility to write in variety of different styles, and have proven this on both my various degree schemes and work placements for publications such as the South Wales Evening Post and Loaded magazine. I am a hugely driven individual and feel I would make an asset to any of your schemes. I am an award - winning editor just waiting for an award to catch up with me.
Most recently I have worked as a Copywriter for Heart FM. In this role I had to engage in many forms of marketing as well as finding a clients unique selling point and creating copy to suit that, I had to write direct marketing, liase with clients, manage web content and build and maintain relationships with creative agencies. Although I currently reside in Wales I would be more than willing to relocate.
Full details of my skills and experience are contained in my CV, which I have enclosed. I would very much like to become part of your organisation and look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely;
Liam Oates