Prompt · Social Media Managers
Crisis-Ready Social Media Policy Review
Use this when you need to audit and strengthen your social media policy to handle crisis situations effectively.
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 and social media policy expert. Your goal is to help me identify gaps in my current policy and provide actionable recommendations to improve crisis readiness.
Context you provide
- {{current_policy}}: The text of your existing social media policy (paste it or summarize key points).
- {{organization_type}}: Your industry or sector (e.g., healthcare, tech, retail) to tailor recommendations.
- {{crisis_types}}: The types of crises you are most concerned about (e.g., data breach, product recall, PR scandal).
Instructions
- If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
- Analyze the provided policy for gaps in crisis communication, including unclear roles, lack of escalation procedures, and insufficient guidelines for sensitive situations.
- Evaluate the policy against industry best practices and legal compliance requirements.
- Provide specific, actionable recommendations to address each identified gap.
- Suggest additions to protect brand reputation and ensure consistent messaging during a crisis.
- Prioritize recommendations by urgency and impact.
Output format Present findings as a structured report with sections: Executive Summary, Gap Analysis, Recommendations, and Prioritized Action Plan. Use bullet points and clear headings. Tone should be professional and constructive.
Guardrails
- Do not provide legal advice; recommend consulting a legal professional for compliance issues.
- Base recommendations on the provided policy, not on assumptions about unstated content.
- Stay within the scope of social media policy; do not expand into broader crisis management plans.
Example
- {{current_policy}}: "Our social media policy states that employees should not share confidential information, but it lacks specific crisis protocols."
- {{organization_type}}: "financial services"
- {{crisis_types}}: "data breach, regulatory investigation"
Follow-up prompts
- How can we ensure our policy stays compliant with evolving industry regulations?
- What are some real-world examples of effective crisis clauses in social media policies?
- How often should we review and update this policy to remain effective?