1. Leonard Walker
310 Gaither Circle, Montreat, NC 28757* Email: walkerlw@montreat.edu
April 25, 2011
Mr. Adam Moss
Editor In Chief
New York Magazine
75 Varick Street
New York, NY, 10013
Dear Mr. Moss
I am responding to the editor position at New York Magazine that you recently advertise in the
magazine. As indicated on the enclosed resume, I have the credentials you are seeking and believe I can
be an asset at New York Magazine.
I received my bachelor’s degree in communications with a concentration in journalism at Montreat
College. The following table outlines my areas of concentration:
Magazine Journalism 25 hours
News writing 15 hours
Sports writing 21 hours
In addition to my course work I have the following journalism experience:
• Junior editor for sports information at Montreat College.
• Intern at Montreat College doing sports writing.
• Assisted with editing of major human interest articles.
I will call you next week to see if we can set up a time to discuss my career opportunities at New York
magazine Culinary Academy. If you would like to speak to me before then please call me at 828- 215-
1754
Sincerely,
Leonard Walker
Enclosure