Claude Skill: Press Release Writer

Press Release Writer is a Claude Code skill that writes professional press releases following AP style with headline, dateline, lead paragraph, body, boilerplate, and media contact sections — ready for wire distribution.

What you'll get

• 1 installable Claude skill file (.md) for Claude Code
• Built-in prompts, clarifying questions, and frameworks tailored to this workflow
• Output structure designed for real business deliverables instead of generic AI responses
• Runs with Claude Code's built-in tools only - no extra MCP server required.

Key benefits

• AP-style formatting that journalists and editors expect and accept
• Compelling headline and lead paragraph crafted for media pickup
• Boilerplate and media contact sections included and ready to distribute
• Covers launches, funding rounds, milestones, hires, partnerships, and events

Best for

• Announce a product launch, feature release, or service expansion to media outlets
• Share a funding round, revenue milestone, or company achievement with the press
• Publicize a new hire, promotion, or advisory board appointment

How to use

1. Describe the announcement: what happened, why it matters, key quotes or data points
2. Provide your company boilerplate and media contact information
3. Claude writes the complete press release following AP style guidelines
4. Distribute via PR Newswire, Business Wire, or send directly to press contacts

Setup & requirements

• Requires Claude Code, Node.js 18+, and an Anthropic API key.
• Place the included .md file inside .claude/skills/.
• Reference the skill in .claude/claude.md so it loads in Claude Code.
• No external MCP server is required for this skill.

Notes: Digital download. This is a Claude skill file for Claude Code, not a standalone SaaS app or hosted service.