
Media & Elected Officials
Templates for the Media
Use these templates to send press releases and PSAs (Public Service Announcements) to the media in your region! Don't forget to email a copy of your completed press release to Brandon@gysd.org
- Media Release Template to send press releases to your local media
- Lead Agency Media Template to send press releases to national media contacts
- Regional Lead Agency Media Template to send press releases to media contacts
- Public Service Annoucement Template Script (60 and 30 second scripts to localize and use for the radio) for GYSD
Templates for Elected Officials
Use these templates to invite your elected officials to participate in a project or issue a proclamation or citation. Questions or need help? Contact Mike@gysd.org
- Sample Invitation Letter and Tipsheet
- Sample Proclamation and Tipsheet
- Worksheet to Track Engagement of Elected Officials
Media & Elected Official Information (US only)
This tool is provided in partnership with the Youth Policy Action Center.
Click on your state. Then...
- View "My Elected Officials" to find contact information for your state legislators and Governor.
- View "Officials and Agencies" to find contact information for state departments and agencies.
- View "Search Local Government" to find contact information for local (city, county) elected officials.
- View "Alert Your Media" to find contact information for all state and local media radio, tv, and newspaper outlets.
- Use the dropdown list below the map to find contact information for your Members of Congress.










