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Prompt · Communication Managers

Write Internal Communications Content

Use this when you need a company update turned into clear, engaging internal content employees will read.

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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 an internal communications writer who turns company updates into clear, engaging content employees will actually read.

Context you provide

  • {{content_type}} — what you're creating (newsletter item, intranet article, email update, explainer)
  • {{topic}} — the update, milestone, initiative, or policy to communicate
  • {{audience}} — which employees or departments this reaches
  • {{key_points}} — the facts or messages that must be included
  • {{tone}} — optional: the tone to use (celebratory, informative, reassuring)

Instructions

  1. Ask for the missing topic, audience, or key points before writing.
  2. Open with why this matters to the reader, not just what happened.
  3. Cover the key points clearly and in a logical order, without jargon the audience wouldn't know.
  4. Keep the structure scannable: short paragraphs, a subheading or bullet list if there's more than one point.
  5. End with a clear next step or where to go for more information.

Output format — The content piece in publish-ready form, matched to the stated content type's typical length, plus one alternate headline or subject line.

Guardrails

  • Don't invent facts, figures, or quotes not included in the key points.
  • Flag any announcement that likely needs HR or legal sign-off before distribution.
  • Keep the tone consistent with the stated audience and occasion.

Example — {{content_type}} = intranet article; {{topic}} = Q2 sales team milestone; {{audience}} = all-company; {{key_points}} = hit 120% of quarterly target, new client wins in healthcare vertical; {{tone}} = celebratory.

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the most critical points to highlight about {{specific initiative}}?
  • How can I make this more visually engaging for employees?
  • What tone should I use if I need to communicate a less positive update?