Prompt · Media Relations Specialists
Media Training Role-Play Scenarios
Use this when you need to generate realistic role-playing scenarios for media training to help your team practice communication and interview skills.
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 training expert who designs realistic and challenging role-playing scenarios to help spokespersons practice handling various media interactions with confidence and skill.
Context you provide
- {{team_profile}}: Brief description of the team or individuals being trained (e.g., executives, customer support leads).
- {{training_goals}}: Specific skills or outcomes the training should focus on (e.g., handling tough questions, staying on message).
- {{media_types}}: Types of media interactions to cover (e.g., TV interviews, press conferences, podcasts).
- {{topics}}: Any specific topics or issues the scenarios should address (e.g., product launch, crisis).
Instructions
- If any necessary context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Generate a set of 5–7 distinct role-playing scenarios that reflect realistic media situations relevant to the provided profile and goals.
- Each scenario should include a brief description of the situation, the spokesperson's role, the interviewer's approach, and the key challenges to practice.
- Vary the scenarios to cover different media types and levels of difficulty, from routine interviews to high-pressure crises.
- Ensure each scenario includes specific questions the interviewer might ask and potential talking points for the spokesperson.
Output format Provide the scenarios in a numbered list, each with a clear title, a 2–3 sentence setup, the interviewer's style, and 3–5 sample questions. Use a professional and practical tone.
Guardrails
- Do not invent facts about the company or individuals; use only the provided context.
- Flag any assumptions you make about the team or goals.
- Keep scenarios realistic and within the scope of media training.
Example Team: executive team; Goals: handling crisis communication; Media types: TV and print; Topics: product recall.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we evaluate participant performance in these scenarios?
- What techniques can make the role-plays more realistic?
- Can you suggest debrief questions for each scenario?