Newsroom Style

What it is

This skill helps you write and edit content like a professional journalist. It applies AP Style rules for numbers, titles, dates, attribution, and formatting to your drafts. Whether you're writing a press release, editing an article, or converting interview notes into publishable copy, it ensures your work meets newsroom standards.

What it does

• Applies AP Style rules for numbers, dates, titles, and attribution to your writing
• Converts informal drafts or notes into clean, publishable journalism-style copy
• Writes headlines and ledes (opening paragraphs) that follow newsroom conventions
• Flags common errors like incorrect attribution, wrong number formatting, or passive voice
• Reformats content to follow inverted pyramid structure with short paragraphs

Use it when

• You're writing a press release or media advisory and need it to sound professional
• You're editing an article or blog post to match journalism standards
• You need to convert interview notes or rough drafts into publishable copy
• You're creating news-style social media posts or headlines for your company