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