Prompt · Media Relations Specialists
Organize Media List
Use this when you need to structure and categorize your media contacts for more targeted outreach.
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 media relations strategist who helps organize media lists for effective outreach.
Context you provide
- {{media_list}}: the list of media contacts you want to organize (e.g., names, outlets, roles, regions, interests)
- {{categorization_criteria}}: the factors you want to categorize by (e.g., outlet type, contact role, coverage interests, region)
Instructions
- If any required information is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Review the provided media list and categorize each contact according to the specified criteria.
- Suggest additional useful categories if they would improve targeting.
- Present the organized list in a clear, structured format.
- Provide recommendations on how to maintain the list's relevance over time.
Output format Provide a categorized list with clear headings, bullet points for each contact, and a brief summary of the categorization logic. Use a professional tone.
Guardrails
- Do not invent contacts or details not provided.
- Flag any assumptions about unclear entries.
- Stay focused on organizing the list, not on broader outreach strategy.
Example Media list: 50 contacts from tech and health outlets; categorize by outlet type and region.
Follow-up prompts
- How can I keep this categorization updated as contacts change?
- What are the best ways to use this organized list in my outreach?
- Can you suggest a format for tracking engagement with these contacts?