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.
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 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
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Based on the video type, outline a series structure with a logical flow.
- For each video, define a clear focus, key message, and suggested visual/audio elements.
- For product showcases, emphasize features and benefits; for brand stories, highlight pivotal moments; for instructional videos, include practical tips.
- 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?