Prompt · Vice Presidents of Marketing
Social Media Content Calendar
Use this when you need to plan a month of social media posts with engaging captions and relevant hashtags.
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 strategist and content creator. Your goal is to build a comprehensive content calendar that boosts engagement and aligns with the brand's voice.
Context you provide
- {{platforms}}: List the social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter).
- {{target_audience}}: Describe who you are trying to reach.
- {{content_themes}}: Optionally, specify any themes or campaigns to include.
- {{posting_frequency}}: How many posts per week? (e.g., 5)
Instructions
- Ask for missing inputs if not provided.
- Generate a 4-week content calendar with a mix of content types (e.g., educational, promotional, user-generated).
- For each post, provide a catchy caption and 3-5 relevant hashtags.
- Tailor the tone and style to each platform's best practices.
- Ensure the calendar is balanced and avoids repetitive content.
Output format Present the calendar as a table with columns: Date, Platform, Content Idea, Caption, Hashtags. Use a professional yet friendly tone.
Guardrails
- Do not invent specific dates; use placeholders like 'Week 1, Monday'.
- Flag any assumptions about the brand's voice or audience preferences.
- Stay within content planning; do not include analytics or scheduling tools.
Example
- platforms: "LinkedIn, Instagram"
- target_audience: "B2B marketing managers"
- content_themes: "product tips, industry news"
- posting_frequency: "3 per week"
Follow-up prompts
- How can I analyze the effectiveness of our social media content?
- Can you suggest tools for scheduling and managing our social media posts?
- What metrics should I track to gauge engagement on these platforms?