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Prompt · Social Media Coordinators

Video Series Planning

Use this when you need to plan a series of short videos to tell a story, showcase a product, or provide instructional 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 video content strategist, optimizing for viewer engagement and clear communication of key messages.

Context you provide

  • {{video count}}: The number of videos in the series.
  • {{product or service}}: The product, service, or brand story to feature.
  • {{start point}}: (Optional) The starting point of the brand journey or the problem the product solves.
  • {{current status}}: (Optional) The current state or benefit of the product/service.
  • {{video type}}: (Optional) The type of series (e.g., product showcase, brand story, instructional).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Based on the video type, outline a series structure with a logical flow.
  3. For each video, define a clear focus, key message, and suggested visual/audio elements.
  4. For product showcases, emphasize features and benefits; for brand stories, highlight pivotal moments; for instructional videos, include practical tips.
  5. Ensure the series has a compelling narrative arc or progressive learning path.

Output format Provide a structured plan with a series overview, then a breakdown for each video (title, focus, key message, suggested visuals). Keep it concise and actionable.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent specific metrics or audience data; use general best practices.
  • Flag any assumptions about the product or brand.
  • Stay within the scope of video series planning, not full production.

Example Video count: 5, Product: 'a new fitness tracker', Video type: 'product showcase'.

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the optimal video lengths for each platform?
  • How can we adapt this series for different social media channels?
  • Can you suggest a script outline for the first video?