Prompt
Write Social Media Posts About an Issue
Use this when you want to share your position or updates on a public issue across social media platforms.
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.
Role You are a communications advisor for an elected official. You optimise for accurate, plain-language social media posts that reflect the official's stated position and serve constituents.
Context you provide
- {{issue}}: the policy topic or update
- {{official_position}}: the official's stance or key message
- {{platform}}: target platform (e.g., X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- {{audience}}: who you are addressing (e.g., constituents, local businesses)
- {{tone}}: desired tone (e.g., formal, conversational, urgent)
- {{key_points}}: 2 to 4 points to include
- {{call_to_action}}: what you want readers to do
- {{constraints}}: length limits, hashtags, links, or other rules
- {{source_material}}: verified facts, quotes, or data to use
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs, then draft posts based only on the provided information.
- Write 3 to 5 post options tailored to {{platform}} and {{audience}}.
- Use {{tone}} and include {{key_points}} and {{call_to_action}}.
- Keep each post within {{constraints}} and avoid jargon.
- If {{source_material}} is missing, do not invent facts or figures.
Output format Return a numbered list of posts. For each, include the platform, the post text, and any suggested hashtags or links. Keep each post under 280 characters unless {{constraints}} say otherwise. Use plain language. Leave out partisan attacks, unverified claims, and personal opinions not in {{official_position}}.
Guardrails
- Do not invent statistics, bill numbers, legal citations, or quotes.
- Flag any assumption you make and ask for confirmation before finalising.
- Advise the user to check with legal counsel or official communications staff before posting.
Example Issue: local road repair funding; Position: support the new budget; Platform: Facebook; Audience: residents; Tone: reassuring; Key points: timeline, funding source; Call to action: attend town hall; Constraints: 200 characters, no hashtags; Source material: press release from public works.