News Angle
Transform raw information into publication-ready story angles for pitches
What You Can Do
You provide raw information—interviews, data, press releases, observations, or tips—and this skill identifies what makes it newsworthy, surfaces 2-5 distinct story angles from a single kernel of information, and tailors each angle to match your target publication's editorial voice, audience, and format expectations. You get pitch-ready angles that prevent editorial rejection and angle drift, so you know exactly which story you're telling and why an editor should greenlight it.
Features
evaluates timeliness, relevance, human interest, conflict, and impact to determine if information merits coverage
extracts 2-5 competing story angles from a single piece of information, each highlighting different narrative threads
adapts angles to match specific outlets' editorial DNA, audience demographics, and format preferences
surfaces current events, anniversaries, trends, or data releases that anchor angles to immediate news cycles
produces angles written in publication-appropriate tone and style, ready for editor pitches
identifies which sources, quotes, or data points support each angle to streamline reporting
helps you evaluate which angles have strongest editorial appeal and reporting feasibility
Example Output
Input: Interview transcript with a local business owner about supply chain disruptions affecting their operations.
Output:
Angle 1 (Local Business Journal): "How One Regional Manufacturer Is Retooling Supply Chains Post-Pandemic" — focuses on adaptation and local economic resilience; emphasizes cost savings and competitive advantage.
Angle 2 (National Trade Publication): "Supply Chain Fragmentation Accelerates Nearshoring Shift — What It Means for Procurement" — positions story as industry trend analysis; includes data on nearshoring adoption rates and competitor strategies.
Angle 3 (Consumer/Lifestyle Outlet): "Why Your Favorite Products Cost More: Inside the Supply Crisis Reshaping Manufacturing" — angles toward consumer impact; explains how operational changes affect product availability and pricing.
What's Included
- SKILL.md instruction file with newsworthiness criteria and angle-development framework:
- Story Angle Template: structured form for capturing information and generating angles
- Target Publication Brief Template: worksheet to define editorial voice, audience, and format for each outlet
- Newsworthiness Checklist: quick reference for evaluating if information merits coverage
- Multi-Angle Development Worksheet: guides you through extracting competing angles from single information kernel
- Publication Pitch Guide: examples of angle language matched to different outlet types
Who It's For
- Beat Reporters developing multiple story angles from assignments and source tips
- Freelance Journalists pitching story ideas to editors at specific publications
- Investigative Reporters organizing disparate information into coherent narrative threads
- News Researchers & Editorial Teams evaluating raw tips and determining newsworthiness before assignment
- PR Professionals identifying legitimate news angles in company information for media outreach
Best For
- Turning interviews and transcripts into publication-ready pitches
- Evaluating whether raw information has genuine news value
- Identifying news pegs and timely hooks for stories
- Adapting a single story kernel into angles for different publications or beats
- Developing editorial strategy around tips, data releases, or source information
- Preventing angle drift and editorial rejection by clarifying story focus early
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