Dear Sirs,
Searching for career opportunities in translation on an international level, I became a Professional Member of the Freelancer website and I am writing to express my interest in your job offer.
I have been working as a sports journalist for 20 years in my country, Greece, covering a large range of Olympic, individual and team, sports.
Ι work for Eurosport Greece since 2002 as a Freelance Sports Journalist. During my 20 year-old career in journalism, I have also worked for the Press Offices of both the “Athens 2004” Bid Committee and the “Athens 2004” Organising Committee as well as for various media (written and electronic Press, radio).
My working experience also includes teaching in public elementary schools and private schools (English), given my teaching bachelor’s degree and as a secretary in a Greek agency. This experience included translation and interpretation (Italian and Spanish to Greek and English and vice versa).
I believe I have many skills that could benefit your organisation. I am dedicated, hardworking and enthusiastic, with a strong passion for international sports, education, travel and books.
Apart from my mother tongue, Greek and my fluency in written and spoken English, I can also translate from French to English and vice versa. I also speak some Russian.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this application.
Yours sincerely,
Dionysia Gioti