Content Writer cover letter example

Hiring managers skim a content writer cover letter for one thing: proof you can do this job, in their words. Below is a short letter that does exactly that. Replace the bracketed parts and the results with yours.

Dear Hiring Manager,

I'm applying for the Content Writer role at [Company]. My background in one line: content writer with 5 years writing for B2B SaaS.

Two results from my last roles that match what you're asking for:
- Wrote 180 articles that now bring 90,000 organic visits a month.
- Generated 1,400 demo requests in a year from content-led calls to action.

I also ranked 40 articles on page one of Google for competitive keywords. Day to day I work with SEO writing, Long-form content, Editing and Keyword research (Ahrefs), which your posting lists among the core requirements.

I'd welcome a short call to walk through how I'd approach [a priority from the job ad] in the first 90 days.

Best regards,
Hannah Wright

Why this letter works

It is short. Under 200 words: it gets read to the end.
Results, not duties. Both proof points carry a number a recruiter can repeat to the team.
It mirrors the posting. SEO writing, Long-form content, Editing, Keyword research (Ahrefs) are the words content writer ads use; swap in the exact terms from yours.
It asks for a next step tied to their priorities, not a generic "hope to hear from you".

Mistakes that get content writer cover letters skipped

Repeating the resume line by line instead of picking the two results that fit this job.
"I am a hard-working team player": claims without evidence are ignored.
One letter for every application. The ATS and the recruiter both notice.

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