Free Press Release Writer
Service Agreement
One rogue quote in a press release can trigger a libel suit that guts your savings and leaves you blacklisted. Without a signed paper trail, you're just a target waiting for a client to stiff you on the bill after you've already hit 'send' on the wire.
Pro Contractor Tip
Insert a 'Revision Limit' clause to stop clients from bleeding your hourly rate dry with endless, unpaid 'polishing' requests.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Press Release Writer, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this sequence covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Press Release Writer services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Initial Pitch Angle Strategy
- Primary Draft Composition
- Executive Quote Interview Sessions
- Media Kit Asset Assembly
- Wire Distribution Scheduling
- Post-Release Clipping Report
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Press Release Writer services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
The client is ghosting me after I sent the final draft but before the wire goes live; how do I get my money?
You set up a milestone payment schedule in your agreement where you don't release the final file until the second check clears—the contract makes that rule ironclad so they can't act surprised when you hold the goods.
My client wants me to handle PR for a product that hasn't even launched and keeps moving the goalposts.
Use a 'Kill Fee' clause to get paid for your time if the project stalls; it stops you from wasting weeks on a job that never crosses the finish line because they couldn't get their own act together.
They’re demanding I 'guarantee' coverage in major outlets or they won't sign the final check.
Never guarantee the news. Your contract should clearly state you are being paid for the labor of writing and pitching, not the whims of an outside editor, which protects your paycheck regardless of the news cycle.