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How to use the Chat interface

Natural language search for reporters and AI-powered pitch generation

The Chat interface is your AI-powered assistant for finding reporters, generating pitches, and getting PR insights. Simply type what you're looking for in natural language, and HeyJared will help you find the right journalists and craft personalized pitches.

Why Use Chat?

Instead of learning complex search syntax, just describe what you need. The AI understands your intent and finds the perfect reporters, then helps you craft pitches tailored to their interests.

What You Can Do

Find Reporters

Search for journalists by topic, outlet, beat, or any description. The AI matches your query to the best reporters.

Generate Pitches

Ask for a pitch and the AI will create a personalized email tailored to the reporter and your story.

Get Insights

Ask questions about reporters, outlets, or PR strategy and get helpful answers.

Follow-up Questions

Have a conversation - ask follow-up questions and the AI maintains context throughout.

Example Queries

Here are examples of what you can ask:

Finding Reporters

  • •"Find reporters who cover AI startups"
  • •"Who writes about fintech at TechCrunch?"
  • •"Show me journalists covering climate tech"
  • •"Find reporters interested in healthcare innovation"

Generating Pitches

  • •"Generate a pitch for [reporter name] about my AI startup"
  • •"Write a pitch for my funding announcement"
  • •"Create a pitch about my product launch for tech reporters"

Getting Help

  • •"What outlets cover fintech?"
  • •"How do I find the right reporter for my story?"
  • •"What makes a good pitch?"

How It Works

1

Type your query

Describe what you're looking for in natural language

2

AI processes your request

The system understands your intent and searches for relevant reporters

3

View results

See matched reporters with their profiles, recent work, and contact information

4

Generate pitches

Ask for a pitch and get a personalized email ready to send

5

Follow up

Ask questions about the results or request modifications

Tips for Best Results

  • •
    Be specific: Include details about your story topic, industry, or target outlets
  • •
    Use natural language: Write as if you're talking to a colleague - no special syntax needed
  • •
    Provide context: When generating pitches, include details about your story and why it matters
  • •
    Refine with follow-ups: Ask for adjustments or more specific results if needed

Understanding Results

When you search for reporters, you'll see:

Reporter profiles - Name, outlet, beat, and recent articles
Contact information - Verified email addresses and social profiles
Match score - How well the reporter matches your query
Recent work - Articles they've written recently
Pitch generation - Quick access to create personalized pitches

Next Steps

Now that you understand the Chat interface, explore these related resources:

How to generate AI pitches
How reporter search works
How to write your first pitch