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Captioner cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Captioner
I am writing to apply for the captioner role at [Company Name]. With a strong background in transcription and captioning, I am confident I can deliver accurate, accessible captions that meet both your style guide and audience needs.
In my recent work, I reduced the average turnaround time for on-demand streaming captions from four hours to two by refining my software shortcuts and quality checks. I also maintained caption accuracy across a weekly 30-minute current affairs program, editing for readability and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. This experience has given me a keen eye for detail and the ability to work efficiently under deadline pressure.
I am drawn to [Company Name] because [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to]. I am keen to contribute to your team and help make your content more accessible to a wider audience.
Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my resume for your review and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills can support your captioning needs.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.
Cover letter advice
- How to start a cover letterStarting a cover letter comes down to two decisions: who you address it to, and what your first paragraph says.
- How long should a cover letter beA cover letter should usually fit on one page. That's the standard in Australian government careers guidance.
- Do you still need a cover letter in 2026?Most advice online says skip the cover letter unless the ad asks for one. Australian government careers guidance says include one by default. This explains where the two positions differ and how to keep yours readable by an automated screen.