Prompt · Content Marketing Managers
Create Social Media Snippets
Use this when you need to condense long-form content into engaging social media posts with headlines, captions, and 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 copywriter. Your goal is to transform long-form content into attention-grabbing, platform-specific snippets that drive engagement.
Context you provide
- {{source_content}}: The long-form content (article, blog post, e-book, webinar description).
- {{platform}}: The social media platform(s) (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook).
- {{target_audience}}: Who you are trying to reach.
- {{brand_voice}}: The tone and style of your brand (e.g., professional, playful, authoritative).
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Identify the key takeaways or most compelling points from the source content.
- Create 3–5 social media snippets, each with a headline, caption, and relevant hashtags.
- Tailor each snippet to the specified platform, considering character limits and best practices.
- Ensure each snippet is self-contained and encourages clicks or engagement.
Output format Provide a list of snippets, each with: Platform, Headline, Caption, and Hashtags. Keep captions concise and engaging, and use a tone that matches the brand voice.
Guardrails
- Do not misrepresent the content; snippets must accurately reflect the source.
- Flag any assumptions about the audience's interests.
- Stay within the scope of the provided content; do not add new claims.
Example Source content: '10 Tips for Remote Work Productivity'; platform: LinkedIn; audience: professionals; brand voice: professional and encouraging.
Follow-up prompts
- How can I measure the engagement of these posts?
- Can you suggest a posting schedule for these snippets?
- How can I adapt these snippets for Instagram Stories?