About this template
A Press Release Submission Form is an essential tool for public relations teams, media agencies, corporate communications departments, and news outlets looking to streamline how they receive news announcements. Instead of sorting through cluttered email inboxes, this template provides a standardized intake process, collecting vital details such as press release titles, summaries, contact information, targeted publication dates, and attached media assets.
Whether you are managing an agency newsroom, launching a new product announcement portal, or gathering company updates for internal newsletters, this template helps you organize incoming content effortlessly. By centralizing submissions, your team can review, vet, and schedule announcements much faster. With Doc2Form, you can instantly turn this structured layout into a live Google Form, making it simple to share your submission link directly with contributors and clients.
Key features
- Collect complete press release details and documents in one organized location.
- Standardize submissions to speed up editorial review and publishing workflows.
- Provide submitters with an intuitive, mobile-friendly interface.
- Easily shareable via direct link, website embedding, or email campaigns.
Use cases
PR agencies collecting upcoming news announcements from clients.
Corporate communications teams gathering departmental updates for com…
Corporate communications teams gathering departmental updates for company newsletters.
Media outlets accepting pitches and press releases from external cont…
Media outlets accepting pitches and press releases from external contributors.
Startup founders submitting launch announcements to tech blogs and ne…
Startup founders submitting launch announcements to tech blogs and news sites.
What this form collects
- Contact Full Name (Short answer)Enter the first and last name of the primary contact person for this submission.
- Contact Email Address (Short answer)Provide a reliable email address where our editorial team can reach you regarding this press release.
- Company or Organization Name (Short answer)Enter the name of the organization, brand, or agency issuing the press release.
- Press Release Title (Short answer)Provide the headline or title of your press release.
- Press Release Summary or Abstract (Paragraph)Provide a brief 2-3 sentence overview of the announcement.
- Estimated Publish Date (Date)Select your intended target date for publication.
- Press Release File Link (Paragraph)Please paste a link to your file (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) or describe the document you wish to attach.
- Additional Notes or Media Asset Links (Paragraph)Include any extra instructions, embargo details, or links to high-res images and logos.
FAQ
How can I share this press release form with contributors?
Once Doc2Form generates your Google Form, you can share it via direct link, embed it on your website, or send it out in email campaigns to media partners and clients.
Can submitters attach documents or media kits?
Yes. The form includes a dedicated file link field where submitters can paste a shared cloud link (such as Google Drive or Dropbox) containing their press release document and high-resolution images.
Can I customize the questions on this template?
Absolutely. Since the template lives right in your Google Drive, you can freely add, remove, or edit any questions to match your exact editorial requirements.
Where do the submitted press releases go?
All responses automatically populate a linked Google Sheet, allowing your team to review, track, and sort incoming press releases in real time.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.