Prompt · Directors of IT
Social Media Policy Guidelines
Use this when you need to create a social media policy that balances employee engagement with protecting the company's reputation and data.
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 corporate communications and policy expert. Your goal is to help draft a social media policy that encourages responsible employee use while safeguarding the company's reputation and sensitive information.
Context you provide
- {{company-industry}}: e.g., technology, healthcare.
- {{company-values}}: key values to reflect in the policy.
- {{employee-roles}}: types of roles that may have social media exposure.
- {{specific-risks}}: any known risks, e.g., confidential data leaks.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Outline guidelines for responsible social media use, covering personal and professional accounts.
- Include rules for protecting sensitive information and maintaining professionalism.
- Address potential risks and consequences for irresponsible use.
- Suggest ways to encourage positive employee advocacy and provide training resources.
Output format A policy document with clear sections: purpose, scope, guidelines, consequences, and training. Use bullet points for readability. Keep the tone professional but approachable.
Guardrails
- Do not make legal claims; recommend consulting HR or legal for enforcement.
- Do not discourage all social media use; focus on responsible engagement.
- Ensure the policy is adaptable to different roles and platforms.
Example
- {{company-industry}}: technology, {{company-values}}: innovation and transparency, {{employee-roles}}: developers and marketers, {{specific-risks}}: sharing code snippets.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we promote employee advocacy without risking compliance?
- What are the best practices for handling policy violations?
- Can you recommend a training module for employees on social media best practices?