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.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- 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
- If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Create a comprehensive set of social media guidelines that include: brand voice, content sharing rules, confidentiality, engagement best practices, and crisis communication protocols.
- Include a clear list of dos and don'ts for employees and ambassadors.
- Tailor the guidelines to the specified platforms and address any specific concerns.
- 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?