Animation Editor Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve been in animation editing for a while and I’ve learned to balance mood, pacing and clarity. At a recent project I trimmed a sequence by 18 frames to sharpen the climax without losing emotional beats, while coordinating with the audio team to keep timing aligned across channels. I can work comfortably with large asset libraries and deliver clean, review-ready cuts fast when the brief calls for it. I’m drawn to [Company Name] because the role combines storytelling with precise editorial decisions, visual effects integration and sound design. My approach focuses on selecting footage that supports the script, keeping notes on version history, and maintaining a tight edit timeline. I’m comfortable using industry tools for batch exports and collaborating with directors, producers and VFX teammates to align on creative intent. In a recent project at [Previous Company] I helped standardise the editorial workflow for multi-camera sequences and created a naming convention that significantly improved asset tracking across the team. I joined late edits on a feature promo and adjusted pacing to better fit broadcast standards while preserving the director’s voice. The result was a smoother handover to the sound and VFX teams and fewer last minute changes. I’m available to discuss how my hands-on experience with timing, footage selection and collaboration can support your team. I can start as soon as needed and am happy to share sample edits or a short reel on request. Kind regards, [Your Name]