Pitch from my internship with Beyond Fifteen:

SUBJECT: Enhancing Grid Stability with Distributed Energy Management Solutions—Insights from Enersponse

Hi XX,

A recent McKinsey & Company article projects extreme growth in renewable energy source (RES) infrastructure, with installed capacity potentially increasing ninefold by 2024 as decarbonization efforts continue to ramp up. With this surge comes the critical need for real-time network management to maintain a healthy and stable power grid.

Enersponse, a leading distributed energy resource management (DERM) solutions provider, is well-positioned to provide insights and expert commentary on this topic. We have SMEs available for interviews or byline articles on the following:

• Mitigating Renewable Energy Instability: Four Ways DER Tools Support A Seamless Grid Transition

• DER’s Role in Achieving Decarbonization Targets: A Guide for Industry Leaders

• The Automated Energy Future: Why Real-Time Network Management is Key to Decarbonization

• Empowering Low-Carbon Economies: How Smart Grid Technologies Drive Business Sustainability

I’d be happy to connect you with an Enersponse SME to discuss grid stability, decarbonization or any other related story topics you’re exploring or have in the works.

Thanks, and I look forward to your feedback.

Best regards,

Pitch assignment from Communications 462 - PR Writing 2:

SUBJECT: Offering Help for OC’s Homeless: Meet Bryan Crain, Leading the Way at Village of Hope

Hi Tom,

I really appreciated your recent article regarding the state using Armories as shelters for our homeless population. It’s a complicated topic, but your thoughts and suggestions on the matter are incredibly helpful in getting the conversation going. I thought you might like to hear about what the Orange County Rescue Mission is working on concerning housing for OC’s homeless population. 

The Village of Hope is transforming the lives of homeless individuals and survivors of human trafficking right here in Orange County. With homelessness on the rise, the Village of Hope provides transitional and emergency housing for 262 men, women and children. They don’t just offer shelter, but also a list of comprehensive services such as counseling, medical and dental care, job training and spiritual guidance. The goal here is to help residents achieve good health and self-sufficiency.

In light of last year's Supreme Court decisions allowing state and local officials to close homeless encampments, and Governor Newsomes recent legislation, it’s an integral time to take action. We are offering the chance to cover not only a timely story, but to highlight a positive and effective program for the community—one that can potentially help a lot of people. As a non-profit, OCRM depends on the community's support. We’d love to offer an interview with Bryan Crain, OCRM’s president, to explore the mission’s work, share success stories, and highlight the impact on the individuals and families they serve. 

Please let me know by September 24 if you are interested, as I will have Bryan ready to meet. I am happy to assist in arranging any details or answer any questions prior. 

Please contact me at rosshunter@csu.fullerton.edu, or (916) 718-9051. 

Looking forward to hearing back! 

Pitch assignment from Communications 362 - PR Writing:

Subject: For Jim Bob: Exclusive on Expert Fire Safety Event 

Mr. Bob: 

Gabriel Martinez still shudders every time he hears the story of another family falling victim to a furnace related incident. His memories flood back—an elderly man, trapped in his smoke-filled home. Martinez was assigned to that call, but he was too late to help. Now, Martinez believes each flicker of a pilot light is a call to action. 

With the chilly season hitting the bay soon, families will be turning up the heat trying to beat the cold, but many will neglect crucial fire safety precautions. The Green Bay Fire Department is hosting a furnace safety presentation with Gabriel Martinez to prevent an increase in fire related tragedies this winter. Martinez, Assistant Chief of the Corpus Christi Fire Department, brings over 25 years of firefighting and paramedic experience, along with 15 years as a product safety tester for Consumer Reports. 

Event Details: 

• Best Western Green Bay Inn Conference Center on October 5 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• The presentation will feature a safety discussion, video tutorials, hands-on demonstrations on how to light your furnace safely, and free refreshments.

• Attendees can also register for a free furnace inspection by the Green Bay Fire Department.

We’re offering coverage on this event and Martinez’s story exclusively to The Green Bay Registrar because I think this would be an ideal story for you. Your piece last winter on the Duggars house fire was incredibly important for the community, and I think this event would be a great follow up. Please let me know by Sept. 25 if you are interested. I can assure Martinez would be happy to cooperate for any interviews or photoshoots. I would be happy to help you arrange any details as well.

Please let me know anyway I might help. My direct phone number is (916) 123 4567. 

Thank you so much for your time and consideration.