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description: Score whether a journalist fits a specific PR angle
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# Journalist Fit Check

Judge one journalist against one story. Fit is earned from recent, cited work, not outlet prestige.

## Score rubric

| Score | Meaning |
|---:|---|
| 90-100 | Direct beat match; recent articles show the exact topic, audience, and story shape. |
| 75-89 | Strong adjacent match; angle needs light tailoring. |
| 60-74 | Possible but risky; use only with a sharp personalized bridge. |
| 40-59 | Weak; monitor or research more. |
| 0-39 | Do not pitch. |

## Checks

1. Recent bylines: cite at least one dated article; prefer 2-3.
2. Beat continuity: confirm the journalist still writes this beat.
3. Story shape: news, feature, analysis, product roundup, data story, funding, policy, opinion, local angle.
4. Audience: who their outlet/article serves.
5. Exclusions: no stale beat, no opt-out, no tragedy opportunism.

## Output

Return:

- Fit score and verdict: pitch, tailor, hold, or skip.
- Evidence: article titles, dates, URLs.
- Why they fit or do not fit.
- One honest personalized angle if score ≥75.
- Caveats and missing evidence.
