Write a Press Outreach Email to Journalists
Write a targeted journalist outreach email that gets coverage by leading with what makes a story newsworthy.
The Prompt
Write a press outreach email to a journalist for the following story angle. Rules: 1. Subject line: the actual news hook (not "Partnership Announcement") 2. Opening: reference their recent work and why this story fits their beat 3. The story: lead with what is genuinely newsworthy (exclusive data, surprising trend, landmark first) 4. Why now: why should they cover this TODAY 5. Supporting quotes and data 6. Offer something exclusive: first access, exclusive data, expert interview 7. Easy reply mechanism 8. Under 200 words Context: - Journalist/publication: [WHO YOU ARE PITCHING] - Their beat: [WHAT THEY WRITE ABOUT] - Your news: [WHAT HAPPENED] - The hook: [WHY THIS IS NEWSWORTHY] - What you can offer exclusively: [EXCLUSIVE DATA / FIRST INTERVIEW / etc.] - Relevant data points: [YOUR BEST STATISTICS]
Example Output
Subject: Data: 73% of developers don't know what their AI stack costs (exclusive survey). Opens referencing the journalist's piece on AI ROI last week, presents the exclusive finding from a 500-person survey, offers first access to the full dataset and a phone interview with 3 anonymous enterprise CTOs they can quote.
FAQ
Which AI model is best for Write a Press Outreach Email to Journalists?
Claude Sonnet 4 — writes press pitches that lead with the story, not the company.
How do I use the Write a Press Outreach Email to Journalists prompt?
Copy the prompt, replace the [BRACKETED] placeholders with your specific information, and paste into your preferred AI assistant (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.). Subject: Data: 73% of developers don't know what their AI stack costs (exclusive survey). Opens referencing the journalist's piece on AI ROI last week, presents the exclusive finding from a 500-person survey, offers first access to the full dataset and a phone interview with 3 anonymous enterprise CTOs they can quote.
Model Recommendation
Claude Sonnet 4 — writes press pitches that lead with the story, not the company.