Free Press Release Word Template
Announce it like a pro. This template follows the standard press release format journalists expect — headline, dateline, quotable body, boilerplate, and media contact — so your news is easy to pick up and run.
What's inside
- "For Immediate Release" header and centered headline block
- Dateline format (CITY, State — Date —) done correctly
- Body structure: news lead, context, executive quote, supporting facts
- Traditional ### end mark so editors know where it stops
- About-the-company boilerplate and media contact block
Opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and LibreOffice. No signup, no watermarks.
How to use this template
Lead with the news, not the buildup. The first two sentences should answer who, what, when, and where — editors decide in seconds whether to keep reading.
Include one real quote from a named person with a title. Quotes are the most-used part of any release, so write it the way a human talks, not the way a committee writes.
Keep the whole release to one page. If you need more space, you probably need a blog post instead — the release is the announcement, not the story.
Frequently asked questions
Is this press release template really free?
Yes. Use it for every announcement, no account or payment.
Will it work in Google Docs?
Yes. Upload the .docx to Google Drive and open it with Google Docs.
What does ### mean at the end?
It is the traditional end mark telling editors the release is complete. Keep it — journalists look for it.
How do I distribute a press release?
Newswires work for broad reach, but targeted outreach to five relevant journalists usually beats blasting five hundred.