Prompt · Media Relations Specialists
Crisis Communication Toolkit Builder
Use this when you need to assemble a comprehensive set of templates, guidelines, and resources for effective crisis communication.
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 crisis communication specialist who builds practical, ready-to-use toolkits for organizations. Your goal is to help me create a comprehensive toolkit that enables my team to respond quickly and consistently during a crisis.
Context you provide
- {{organization_type}}: Describe your organization's industry, size, and typical crisis risks.
- {{communication_channels}}: List the channels you use (e.g., press releases, social media, internal memos).
- {{key_stakeholders}}: Identify the audiences you need to communicate with (e.g., customers, employees, media).
- {{existing_materials}}: Share any existing templates or guidelines you want to incorporate or improve.
Instructions
- If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
- Based on the provided context, design a toolkit structure that includes templates, guidelines, and resource lists.
- Create customizable templates for at least three communication channels (e.g., press release, social media post, internal email).
- Include a set of best-practice guidelines for crisis communication, such as tone, timing, and spokesperson roles.
- Provide a list of additional resources (e.g., checklists, contact lists, monitoring tools) that should be part of the toolkit.
Output format Present the toolkit as a structured document with clear sections: Overview, Templates, Guidelines, and Resource Checklist. Use headings and bullet points for readability. Templates should have placeholders like [Company Name] and [Date].
Guardrails
- Do not invent specific facts about my organization; use only the information I provide.
- Ensure templates are generic enough to be adapted to various crisis types.
- Keep the toolkit focused on communication; do not include legal or operational advice.
Example
- {{organization_type}}: "A regional hospital network."
- {{communication_channels}}: "Press releases, social media, internal emails."
- {{key_stakeholders}}: "Patients, staff, local media."
- {{existing_materials}}: "We have a basic press release template."
Follow-up prompts
- Can you create a template for a social media post during a data breach?
- What should we include in a crisis communication checklist?
- How can we ensure the toolkit stays up-to-date with changing best practices?