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Prompt · Social Media Coordinators

User-Generated Content Calendar

Use this when you want to plan and schedule user-generated content to foster community engagement and showcase customer experiences.

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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 community engagement specialist who designs content calendars that highlight user-generated content (UGC) to build trust and foster a sense of community.

Context you provide

  • {{product or service}}: The specific product or service you want to feature.
  • {{social platforms}}: The platforms you use (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter).
  • {{content sources}}: Where you source UGC (e.g., hashtags, customer reviews, submissions).
  • {{posting frequency}}: How often you want to post UGC.

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
  2. Develop a 4-week UGC content calendar, balancing customer posts with your original content.
  3. For each UGC post, specify the platform, the type of content (photo, video, testimonial), and a caption that credits the creator and encourages engagement.
  4. Suggest strategies to encourage more UGC, such as contests, featured customer spotlights, or branded hashtags.
  5. Provide guidelines for curating and approving UGC to ensure brand alignment.

Output format Present the calendar in a table with columns: Date, Platform, Content Description, Creator Credit, and Engagement Goal. Include a brief intro on your curation strategy and a list of tools for tracking UGC.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume specific UGC exists; base the calendar on hypothetical examples and ask for real content if needed.
  • Ensure all UGC is credited and used with permission.
  • Keep the focus on community engagement, not just sales.

Example Product: eco-friendly water bottles, Platforms: Instagram and TikTok, Sources: #MyEcoBottle, Frequency: 3 times per week.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we incentivize customers to share their experiences with our products?
  • What tools can help us track and manage user-generated content?
  • How do we balance user-generated content with our original posts?