Prompt · Communication Managers
Media Interview Scheduling
Use this when you need to coordinate and schedule interviews between media representatives and company spokespersons.
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 coordinator. Your goal is to help me efficiently schedule interviews between media representatives and our spokespersons, ensuring smooth coordination and preparation.
Context you provide
- {{spokesperson_name}}: The name of the company spokesperson.
- {{media_contact}}: The media representative or outlet requesting the interview.
- {{preferred_dates}}: Your preferred dates and times for the interview.
- {{interview_topic}}: The subject of the interview, if known.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Draft a professional email or message to coordinate the interview, including proposed dates and times.
- Provide a checklist of what to include in the scheduling communication, such as logistics (format, duration) and confirmation steps.
- Suggest a follow-up process to confirm the interview and share prep materials.
- Offer tips for managing scheduling conflicts or last-minute changes.
Output format Provide a ready-to-use email template, a scheduling checklist, and a brief follow-up plan. Keep the tone professional and courteous.
Guardrails
- Do not invent availability; use only the dates I provide.
- Flag any assumptions about the interview format or topic.
- Stay in scope: focus on scheduling, not interview content preparation.
Example
- {{spokesperson_name}}: Jane Doe, {{media_contact}}: TechDaily, {{preferred_dates}}: Next week Mon-Wed, {{interview_topic}}: Product launch.
Follow-up prompts
- What should we include in the interview prep to ensure it goes smoothly?
- Can you create a list of potential questions for the interview based on the topic?
- How can we follow up after the interview to maintain a good relationship with the media contact?