Client brief template for social media

Social media work is recurring, so a vague start costs you every month. These templates pin down platforms, posting frequency, who supplies photos and for how long.

Account management

Your social media run every week.

14 questions

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Before these steps, the client gives their name and email.

  1. 1.Your project

    • What is the main goal of this project?Long answer
    • Which networks?Several choicesInstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokXPinterestYouTube
    • How many posts a week?One choice1 to 23 to 45 or moreAdvise me
    • Links to your current accountsLong answer, optional
  2. 2.The details

    • What should be handled?Several choicesVisualsCopywritingSchedulingReplying to comments and messagesMonthly reportAds
    • Who provides photos and videos?One choice, optionalMeThey need creatingStock imagesA mix
    • Who are you talking to?Long answer
    • For how long?One choice, optionalA one-month trial3 months6 months or moreNo commitment
  3. 3.Budget and timing

    • What monthly budget have you set aside?Budget rangeUnder $400 / month$400 – $1,000 / month$1,000 – $2,000 / month$2,000 – $4,000 / monthOver $4,000 / monthNot sure yet
    • When do you need it?One choiceAs soon as possibleWithin a monthIn 2 to 3 monthsNo fixed dateBy a specific date
    • Which date?Date
    • Who signs off on the project on your side?One choiceJust meMe and a partner or a teamSomeone else signs off
  4. 4.Last details

    • Any accounts that inspire you?Long answer, optional
    • Anything else we should know?Long answer, optional

Content calendar

What to post, where and when, planned ahead.

13 questions

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Before these steps, the client gives their name and email.

  1. 1.Your project

    • What is the main goal of this project?Long answer
    • Which networks?Several choicesInstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokXPinterestYouTube
    • Over what period?One choice1 month3 months6 months1 year
    • Who are you talking to?Long answer
  2. 2.The details

    • Any key dates to include?Long answer, optional
    • How detailed?One choiceTopics and datesTopics and copyTopics, copy and visuals
    • In which tool?Short answer, optional
  3. 3.Budget and timing

    • What budget have you set aside?Budget rangeUnder $300$300 – $700$700 – $1,500$1,500 – $3,000Over $3,000Not sure yet
    • When do you need it?One choiceAs soon as possibleWithin a monthIn 2 to 3 monthsNo fixed dateBy a specific date
    • Which date?Date
    • Who signs off on the project on your side?One choiceJust meMe and a partner or a teamSomeone else signs off
  4. 4.Last details

    • Any examples you like?Long answer, optional
    • Anything else we should know?Long answer, optional

Content creation

Visuals, carousels and videos ready to post.

13 questions

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Before these steps, the client gives their name and email.

  1. 1.Your project

    • What is the main goal of this project?Long answer
    • What content?Several choicesStatic visualsCarouselsShort videosStoriesPhotos
    • How many in total?Short answer
    • Which networks?Several choices, optionalInstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokXPinterestYouTube
  2. 2.The details

    • Do you have brand guidelines?One choice, optionalYesJust a logoNo
    • Is a photo or video shoot needed?Yes or no, optional
    • Should captions be written too?Yes or no, optional
  3. 3.Budget and timing

    • What budget have you set aside?Budget rangeUnder $300$300 – $800$800 – $1,500$1,500 – $3,000Over $3,000Not sure yet
    • When do you need it?One choiceAs soon as possibleWithin a monthIn 2 to 3 monthsNo fixed dateBy a specific date
    • Which date?Date
    • Who signs off on the project on your side?One choiceJust meMe and a partner or a teamSomeone else signs off
  4. 4.Last details

    • Any examples you like?Long answer, optional
    • Anything else we should know?Long answer, optional

Social media strategy

A clear plan for where to post, what and why.

12 questions

Use this template

Before these steps, the client gives their name and email.

  1. 1.Your project

    • What is the main goal of this project?Long answer
    • Who are you talking to?Long answer
    • Which networks are you on today?Several choices, optionalInstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokXPinterestYouTubeNone
    • What results today?Long answer, optional
  2. 2.The details

    • What would you like to receive?Several choicesAccount auditWritten strategyEditorial guidelinesSample calendarTeam workshop
    • Who will carry out the strategy?One choice, optionalMeSomeone in-houseYou, afterwardsTo be decided
  3. 3.Budget and timing

    • What budget have you set aside?Budget rangeUnder $500$500 – $1,200$1,200 – $2,500$2,500 – $5,000Over $5,000Not sure yet
    • When do you need it?One choiceAs soon as possibleWithin a monthIn 2 to 3 monthsNo fixed dateBy a specific date
    • Which date?Date
    • Who signs off on the project on your side?One choiceJust meMe and a partner or a teamSomeone else signs off
  4. 4.Last details

    • Any competitors or accounts you look up to?Long answer, optional
    • Anything else we should know?Long answer, optional

What these questions save you from

“Just post a bit”

Platforms times frequency is your workload. Both are asked for, with a monthly budget.

No photos to post

Knowing whether visuals exist decides between scheduling posts and producing content.

A trial month that never ends

Asking how long they want support turns an open-ended favour into a clear monthly engagement.

Use it as your client form

In Briefly, each template becomes a link you send to prospects. You can edit every question, and each brief you receive is analysed: what is confirmed, what is missing, what to ask on the call.

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