AI Prompts for ChatGPT for Media

I am writing a story about [DESCRIBE TOPIC]. Help me develop three distinct angles: a news angle (what is happening now), a feature angle (deeper human or structural story), and an opinion angle (what this means and why it matters).

Write a story pitch for [DESCRIBE STORY IDEA] for [DESCRIBE OUTLET OR SECTION]. Include the headline, a two-sentence summary, why this story matters to the reader, and what makes it timely.

I need to find the most interesting data or research angle for a story about [DESCRIBE TOPIC]. Suggest five specific data points, studies, or experts I should look for, and explain what story each would tell.

Help me find the human element in this data story: [DESCRIBE DATA OR STATISTICS]. Who is behind these numbers, what is the real-world impact, and who are the most interesting people I should interview?

Write the interview prep document for a conversation with [DESCRIBE SOURCE: ROLE AND EXPERTISE] about [DESCRIBE STORY TOPIC]. Include 10 questions ordered from easy to difficult, and what specific information I need to get.

Write the lede and first three paragraphs for this story: [DESCRIBE STORY ANGLE, KEY FACTS, AND KEY QUOTE]. The outlet is [DESCRIBE PUBLICATION AND AUDIENCE]. Capture attention immediately and set up the full story.

Edit this draft for clarity, pace, and accuracy: [PASTE DRAFT]. Cut anything that slows the reader down, fix any passive voice that weakens the writing, and flag any facts that need verification.

I have these notes and quotes from an interview: [PASTE NOTES]. Write the feature story section that uses this material. Weave the quotes into the narrative naturally and attribute each correctly.

Write the headline, subheadline, and SEO meta description for this article: [DESCRIBE ARTICLE TOPIC AND KEY ANGLE]. The headline should be accurate and compelling without being clickbait.

I need to simplify this complex technical topic for a general audience: [DESCRIBE TOPIC]. Write a 200-word explainer that uses analogy and plain language without losing accuracy.

Write the newsletter issue for [DESCRIBE PUBLICATION] covering [DESCRIBE WEEK OR TOPIC]. Include an editor note, three story summaries with commentary, one insight or analysis, and a sign-off that builds reader relationship.

I am launching a newsletter about [DESCRIBE NICHE]. Write the welcome email for new subscribers. Explain what they will get, how often, why it matters, and what to read first.

Write three subject line options for this newsletter issue: [DESCRIBE CONTENT]. Each should test a different angle: urgency, curiosity, and direct value statement.

My newsletter open rates are dropping. Here are the last five subject lines and open rates: [PASTE DATA]. Identify the pattern, suggest why engagement is declining, and write five new subject lines to test.

Write the referral program launch email for my newsletter. Explain how the program works, what the reward is, and why sharing helps the community grow. Make it feel like an invitation, not a marketing pitch.

Write the editorial calendar for [DESCRIBE MEDIA BRAND] for the next month. Include a mix of news coverage, features, analysis, and audience engagement content. Align to key dates or events in [DESCRIBE INDUSTRY].

I need to create a style guide section for [DESCRIBE PUBLICATION] on [DESCRIBE TOPIC, E.G. "HOW TO COVER AI COMPANIES" OR "OUR APPROACH TO ANONYMOUS SOURCES"]. Write the guideline with rationale and examples.

Write a freelance contributor brief for a piece on [DESCRIBE STORY]. Include the word count, the angle, the audience, the deadline, the required sources, and the format for submitting materials.

Design a content workflow for a [N]-person editorial team publishing [N] pieces per week. Define the stages (pitch, assign, draft, edit, publish), who owns each, and how to track everything.

Write the job posting for a [DESCRIBE ROLE: EDITOR, WRITER, AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER] at [DESCRIBE MEDIA OUTLET]. Include the role overview, key responsibilities, what we are looking for, and what makes our publication a great place to work.