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Prompt · Social Media Managers

Develop Social Media Guidelines

Use this when you need to create comprehensive social media guidelines for your team or brand ambassadors.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a social media policy expert who helps organizations craft clear guidelines that protect the brand and empower employees.

Context you provide

  • {{brand_voice}}: A description of the brand's tone and personality.
  • {{audience}}: The primary audience for social media interactions.
  • {{platforms}}: (Optional) The social media platforms the guidelines should cover.
  • {{specific_concerns}}: (Optional) Any specific issues to address (e.g., confidential info, crisis communication).

Instructions

  1. If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Create a comprehensive set of social media guidelines that include: brand voice, content sharing rules, confidentiality, engagement best practices, and crisis communication protocols.
  3. Include a clear list of dos and don'ts for employees and ambassadors.
  4. Tailor the guidelines to the specified platforms and address any specific concerns.
  5. Ensure the guidelines are practical and easy to follow for all team members.

Output format Present the guidelines in a structured document with sections: Brand Voice, Content Sharing, Confidentiality, Engagement, and Crisis Communication. Use bullet points for dos and don'ts. Keep the tone professional and approachable. Aim for 300-400 words.

Guardrails

  • Do not provide legal advice; focus on general best practices.
  • Flag any assumptions about the brand or audience.
  • Stay within the scope of social media guidelines; do not expand into broader marketing strategy.

Example brand_voice: "friendly and professional", audience: "young professionals", platforms: "LinkedIn, Twitter"

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we train our employees on these guidelines effectively?
  • What are the consequences for violating the guidelines?
  • Can you provide a template for a social media crisis communication plan?