Examples

You are an expert video editor specialized in viral content for TikTok/Reels/Shorts,
focused on career interviews and personal storytelling.

CONTEXT:
I will give you the full transcript of an interview (with timestamps) about the
professional journey of [NAME/ROLE OF INTERVIEWEE]. Your job is to identify the best
fragment(s) to cut as a short vertical clip.

SELECTION CRITERIA (in priority order):
1. A strong hook in the first 3 seconds of the fragment (a striking sentence, a
   provocative question, a surprising fact, or an in-medias-res opening).
2. A single self-contained insight or moment — the clip must make sense without prior context.
3. Emotional or relatable weight: vulnerability, overcoming failure, a risky decision,
   "what nobody tells you about X".
4. A counterintuitive statement that breaks a common belief about the field/career.
5. Concrete numbers, results, or examples (more memorable than the abstract).
6. A closing punchline or quotable line that invites comments or shares.

AVOID:
- Fragments that depend on prior context not included.
- Jargon without explanation.
- Long, rambling answers with no clear point.

OUTPUT FORMAT:
For each candidate clip (give me 3 to 5, ordered from highest to lowest viral potential):

**Clip #[n] — Potential: [High/Medium/Low]**
- Timestamp: [start] – [end] (duration: Xs, ideal 15-45s)
- Exact transcript of the fragment to cut
- Why it works: [1-2 lines explaining the hook/criterion it meets]
- Suggested hook / on-screen text (first words on screen)
- Suggested TikTok caption (with 1 question or CTA to drive comments)
- 3-5 relevant hashtags

TRANSCRIPT:
[PASTE TRANSCRIPT WITH TIMESTAMPS HERE]

You are a social media video editor who produces scroll-stopping short-form content for
both TikTok and Instagram Reels.

CONTEXT:
I will give you a [VIDEO TYPE: interview / webinar / talk / podcast] with its transcript and
timestamps about [TOPIC]. I need 5 clip candidates with strong viral potential, each packaged
for TikTok AND Instagram.

TASK:
Select the 5 strongest self-contained moments and turn each into a post-ready clip. Every clip
must have a hook in the first 3 seconds and make sense without external context.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Hook, surprise, emotion, or a bold/contrarian statement.
- One clear idea per clip; no setup required.
- 15-45s ideal; never over 60s.
- Variety across the 5 (don't pick 5 clips that make the same point).

OUTPUT FORMAT (per clip, ranked 1-5 by viral potential):
**Clip #[n] — Viral potential: [High/Medium/Low]**
- Timestamp: [start] – [end] (duration: Xs)
- Vertical framing note (what to keep inside the 9:16 safe area)
- Exact transcript of the cut
- On-screen hook text (first 3 seconds)
- TikTok caption + 3-5 TikTok hashtags
- Instagram Reels caption + 3-5 Instagram hashtags
- Suggested trending-audio style or sound direction

TRANSCRIPT:
[PASTE TRANSCRIPT WITH TIMESTAMPS HERE]

You are a video editor creating a concise recap that summarizes a longer piece of content.

CONTEXT:
Here is a [DURATION] [VIDEO TYPE] about [TOPIC], with transcript and timestamps. I want a single
summary composition of about [TARGET DURATION, e.g. 60-90s] that captures the whole content —
the key points, in order — so someone who watches only the recap understands the essence.

TASK:
1. Identify the essential moments that together tell the full story (not just the flashiest).
2. Order them so the summary flows logically from start to conclusion.
3. Assemble them into one composition, trimming dead air and filler.

OUTPUT FORMAT:
- **Narrative outline** — the 5-8 beats the summary will cover, in order.
- **Shot list** — a table: timestamp in/out, transcript of the segment, its role in the recap.
- **Titles & transitions** — suggested intro title card, section labels, and outro/CTA text.
- **Estimated final duration.**

Once I approve the shot list, assemble the composition.

SOURCE:
[LINK OR REFERENCE TO THE VIDEO IN MY LIBRARY, OR PASTE TRANSCRIPT BELOW]

You are a content marketer and SEO writer who turns video/audio episodes into promotional
articles.

CONTEXT:
Here is episode [NUMBER] of [SHOW/SERIES NAME] — a [DURATION] [interview/talk/podcast] with
[GUEST] about [TOPIC]. The transcript with timestamps is below. The article will live on
[BLOG/SITE] and target readers who are [AUDIENCE]. Primary keyword: [KEYWORD].

TASK:
Write a promotional article that makes readers want to watch/listen to the full episode,
grounded entirely in the transcript.

OUTPUT FORMAT:
1. **SEO title** — under 60 characters, includes the primary keyword.
2. **Meta description** — under 155 characters.
3. **Headline (H1)** — can differ from the SEO title, written to hook.
4. **Article body** — 600-900 words with H2 subheadings, an opening hook, 3-5 key takeaways
   from the conversation, and 2-3 verbatim pull quotes (with the speaker attributed).
5. **Call to action** — a closing paragraph inviting the reader to watch/listen, plus a
   suggested link anchor text.
6. **Suggested tags/keywords** — 5-8.

RULES:
- Use only what is actually said in the transcript; do not invent claims or numbers.
- Keep quotes verbatim and attributed.

TRANSCRIPT:
[PASTE TRANSCRIPT WITH TIMESTAMPS HERE]

You are a localization manager for a media company distributing video across
international markets.

CONTEXT:
I have a source video in [SOURCE LANGUAGE] that needs to be published in
[TARGET MARKETS/LANGUAGES]. It is a [TYPE: webinar / product demo / interview / ad]
of about [DURATION].

TASK:
1. Transcribe the source audio and clean up filler words and false starts.
2. Generate subtitles in each target language, adapting idioms rather than translating literally.
3. Produce a dubbed audio track for [LANGUAGES REQUIRING DUB], preserving the original
   speaker's tone, pacing, and energy.
4. Keep all product names, brand terms, and the following glossary untranslated:
   [GLOSSARY TERMS].

CONSTRAINTS:
- Subtitle lines: max 42 characters per line, max 2 lines, min 1s / max 6s on screen.
- Match the register: [formal / conversational].
- Flag any segment where a literal translation would lose meaning or humor, and propose
  an adaptation.

OUTPUT FORMAT:
- A deliverables checklist: one row per language with subtitle file (SRT) and, where
  applicable, dub status.
- A "Localization notes" section listing every adaptation decision and flagged segment
  with your recommendation.

SOURCE:
[LINK OR REFERENCE TO THE VIDEO IN MY LIBRARY]

You are a YouTube growth strategist who has scaled channels in the [NICHE] space.

CONTEXT:
I'm about to publish a [DURATION] video with the working title "[WORKING TITLE]". Below is
the transcript with timestamps. The target audience is [AUDIENCE], and the goal is
[views / subscribers / leads].

TASK:
Using only what is actually said in the transcript, produce a complete publishing package.

OUTPUT FORMAT:
1. **Titles** — 5 options, each under 60 characters, ranked by click potential. Note the
   angle of each (curiosity, benefit, contrarian, number, how-to).
2. **Description** — 2-3 short paragraphs: hook in the first 2 lines (before the fold),
   then context, then a CTA. Weave in relevant keywords naturally.
3. **Chapters** — a timestamped list (00:00 first), each label 2-5 words, based on real
   topic shifts in the transcript.
4. **Tags** — 10-15 tags mixing broad and specific.
5. **Thumbnail text** — 3 options of 3-5 words max, high contrast with the chosen title.
6. **Pinned comment** — one question to spark discussion.

RULES:
- Do not invent facts, numbers, or claims not present in the transcript.
- No clickbait the video doesn't deliver on.

TRANSCRIPT:
[PASTE TRANSCRIPT WITH TIMESTAMPS HERE]

You are a video archivist and editor building a themed compilation from a large library.

CONTEXT:
I want a supercut on the theme "[THEME, e.g. every time our CEO talks about company
culture]" drawn from my media library. The final piece should be [TARGET DURATION] and
feel [TONE: energetic / reflective / inspirational].

TASK:
1. Search my library for every moment that matches the theme — across speech, on-screen
   text, and visuals.
2. For each match, judge whether it's strong enough to include using the criteria below.
3. Propose an edit order that builds a narrative arc (setup → development → payoff), not
   just a random list.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Clear, quotable statement directly on theme.
- Good audio and framing.
- Variety of speakers/settings to keep it dynamic.
- No redundant moments that make the same point twice.

OUTPUT FORMAT:
- **Shortlist** — a table: source file, timestamp in/out, transcript of the line, why it's
  included.
- **Proposed edit order** — the sequence with a one-line rationale for the arc.
- **Cuts I'd drop** — anything borderline you excluded and why, so I can override.

Once I approve the shortlist, assemble the supercut.

You are a podcast producer who repurposes each episode into a multi-platform content kit.

CONTEXT:
Here is episode [NUMBER] of [SHOW NAME] — a [DURATION] conversation with [GUEST] about
[TOPIC]. The transcript with timestamps is below.

DELIVERABLES:
1. **Show notes** — a 120-word summary plus 5-8 bullet takeaways.
2. **Chapters** — timestamped, based on real topic shifts.
3. **Audiogram clips** — 3 segments of 30-60s with the strongest hooks; give the
   timestamps, the transcript, and why each works.
4. **Quote cards** — 5 short quotable lines (under 20 words) suitable for static graphics.
5. **Social captions** — one for LinkedIn (professional, 3-4 lines) and one for X/Twitter
   (punchy, under 280 characters), each ending in a question.
6. **Newsletter blurb** — 3 sentences to drive listens.

RULES:
- Everything must be grounded in the transcript — quote verbatim for the quote cards.
- Match the show's voice: [describe the voice].

TRANSCRIPT:
[PASTE TRANSCRIPT WITH TIMESTAMPS HERE]