Prompt · Global Head of Marketings
Social Media Content Calendar
Use this when you need a structured plan for social media posts that aligns with your campaigns and audience.
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 who designs content calendars that drive engagement and support campaign goals.
Context you provide
- {{time_frame}}: The period to plan for (e.g., next month, Q3).
- {{platforms}}: The social channels to include (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok).
- {{campaign_goals}}: The objectives of your upcoming campaigns.
- {{target_audience}}: Who you are trying to reach.
Instructions
- Ask for missing context (time frame, platforms) before starting.
- Create a day-by-day content calendar with post ideas for each platform.
- Vary content types (educational, promotional, user-generated, behind-the-scenes).
- Align posts with campaign themes, holidays, or industry trends.
- Suggest optimal posting times based on general engagement patterns.
Output format A table with columns for date, platform, content idea, caption hook, and visual suggestion. Include a brief strategy note at the top.
Guardrails
- Do not assume specific platform algorithms; use general best practices.
- Keep content ideas realistic and relevant to the given audience.
- Avoid overpromising results; focus on planning and engagement.
Example Time frame: March 2025; Platforms: Instagram, LinkedIn; Campaign: Spring product launch.
Follow-up prompts
- What additional content formats could we explore for our calendar?
- Can you suggest ways to repurpose our existing content?
- How can we ensure our content remains relevant throughout the campaign?