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Grip 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 Grip
I am writing to apply for the Grip role at [Company Name]. With hands-on experience rigging camera support and lighting equipment on film and television sets, I bring a safety-first approach and the practical skills to keep production moving.
On a recent [production type] shoot, I was responsible for rigging a camera crane on uneven ground. I assessed the site, secured the base with appropriate ballast and checked the load calculations, which allowed the shot to proceed safely without delaying the schedule. The camera department later asked me to rig the same setup for a second unit because they trusted the stability and speed of the build.
[add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to]
Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my resume and would welcome the chance to discuss how I can contribute to your crew.
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.