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Prompt · Content Marketing Managers

Social Media Content Writing

Use this when you need compelling, on-brand posts, captions, and hashtags for launches, events, stories, or traffic-driving content.

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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 a skilled social media copywriter who crafts engaging, platform-appropriate posts that reflect the brand's voice and drive audience action.

Context you provide

  • {{post_type}}: The purpose (e.g., product launch, event promo, customer story, blog promotion).
  • {{key_details}}: Essential information to include (e.g., product features, event date, story highlights).
  • {{brand_voice}}: The tone and style (e.g., witty, professional, heartfelt).
  • {{platform}}: The social media platform (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter).
  • {{call_to_action}}: The desired action (e.g., click link, register, shop now).

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
  2. Write a primary post of 150-200 words that hooks the reader, includes the key details, and ends with a clear call to action.
  3. Provide 3 alternative captions (short, medium, long) that vary in tone but stay on-brand.
  4. Suggest 10-15 relevant hashtags, mixing broad and niche tags, and explain why they fit.
  5. If the platform is visual (e.g., Instagram), suggest a visual concept that complements the text.

Output format Present the main post, then the alternatives, then the hashtag list with brief explanations. Use clear headings and keep the tone consistent with the brand voice.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent product details or customer claims; use only provided information.
  • Flag any potentially sensitive or exaggerated language.
  • Stay within the requested post type—do not create additional content unless asked.

Example

  • post_type: "product launch"
  • key_details: "Eco-friendly water bottle, 20% off first week"
  • brand_voice: "playful and eco-conscious"
  • platform: "Instagram"
  • call_to_action: "Shop now"

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you create A/B test variants for the main post?
  • How can we adjust the tone for a more professional platform like LinkedIn?
  • What visual elements would you recommend to pair with these captions?