Media Release Writing Services

Media Releases If your nonprofit has an interesting story to tell or a news announcement that warrants media attention and you want help putting together your media release, I am at your service. I will ask you questions, conduct research, suggest multimedia elements and write your media release for you. After your media release is approved, you can decide if you prefer to distribute the release yourself, have me distribute it on your behalf or purchase any of my other services listed here.

Please allow five business days to complete the writing process and get your media release formatted for email delivery and approved before you would like your media release distributed.

Fee: $250

Questions or want to place your media release writing order? Please call 780-695-5675.

Media Release Writing Services

Media Releases If your nonprofit has an interesting story to tell or a news announcement that warrants media attention and you want help putting together your media release, we are at your service. We will ask you questions, conduct research, suggest multimedia elements and write your media release for you. After your media release is approved, you can decide if you prefer to distribute the release yourself, have us distribute it on your behalf or purchase any of the other services listed here.

Please allow five business days to complete the writing process and get your media release formatted for email delivery and approved before you would like your media release distributed.

Fee: $250
Questions or want to place your media release writing order? Please call 780-695-5675.

Duration:	1 month
Price:	$250.00

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Editor, Chinook | Alberta Family Histories Society

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Elevate Program Manager | Community Futures Manitoba

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President | Canadian Birkebeiner Society

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Executive Director | Alberta College of Social Workers

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Marketing | Hockey Spirit

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Marketing and Communications Coordinator | Safe & Caring Schools & Communities

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Fund Development & Communications | YWCA

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Executive Director | Kidsport Alberta

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Communications | Alberta Dental Association and College

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Communications Manager | Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute

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Communications Coordinator | Inside Education

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Event & Marketing Coordinator | Pivotal Events

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Administrative Director | Whitemud Equine Learning Centre

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Executive Director | Sorrentino's Compassion House

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Executive Director | Alberta Underwater Council

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Executive Assistant to the President/CEO | Pure Canadian Gaming

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