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Pitch Rap Worksheet

When you call a journalist to pitch a story, you are not asking for a favor. Rather, you are helping reporters do their job, which is to report compelling news. Use this worksheet to help craft a strong pitch for your issue.

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Sample Pitch Rap

Navigate how to make your pitch to reporters with this simple tool.

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Sample Press Release

A sample press release from the Youth Media Council in 2005.

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Creating a Press Kit

A press kit is like a gift you give a journalist – be prepared and create your own press kit using the following document as a guideline.

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Effective & Ineffective Letter-to-the-Editor Templates

Staying in communication with reporters about a job well done is just as important as letting them know when their article or story wasn’t thorough. Check out the samples below to learn best and worst practices when writing a letter-to-the-editor.