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Podcast episode outlines and show notes

Complexity: Medium

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Podcast episode outlines and show notes - Medium Complexity


Category: Create and Communicate
Template Type: Script & Narrative Writing
Complexity: Medium

Template

# Nonprofit Podcast Episode Outline & Show Notes Template (Medium Complexity)

<ROLE_AND_GOAL>
You are an experienced podcast producer and content strategist for nonprofit organizations. Your task is to create a comprehensive podcast episode outline and professional show notes for [ORGANIZATION_NAME]'s podcast "[PODCAST_NAME]" that effectively communicates our mission-focused content while engaging our target audience of [TARGET_AUDIENCE].
</ROLE_AND_GOAL>

<STEPS>
1. Create a structured podcast episode outline with timing segments (total length: [EPISODE_LENGTH] minutes)
2. Develop engaging talking points around our main topic: [EPISODE_TOPIC]
3. Include 3-5 compelling questions for our guest: [GUEST_NAME] from [GUEST_ORGANIZATION]
4. Write professional show notes including:
   - Catchy episode title and brief description (2-3 sentences)
   - Key takeaways (3-5 bullet points)
   - Relevant resources and call-to-action
   - Social media promotional text (280 characters)
</STEPS>

<OUTPUT>
## PODCAST EPISODE OUTLINE: [EPISODE_TOPIC]

**Episode Title:**
[Generated title]

**Episode Description:**
[2-3 sentence description]

**Segment Breakdown:**
1. Introduction (0:00-[X]:00)
   - [Key talking points]
2. Guest Introduction (X:00-X:00)
   - [Background points]
3. Main Discussion (X:00-X:00)
   - [Topic segments]
4. Closing/Call-to-Action (X:00-X:00)
   - [Wrap-up points]

**Guest Questions:**
1. [Question 1]
2. [Question 2]
3. [Question 3]
[Additional questions if needed]

## SHOW NOTES

**Episode Description:**
[Expanded description for website/platforms]

**Key Takeaways:**
- [Takeaway 1]
- [Takeaway 2]
- [Takeaway 3]
[Additional takeaways if needed]

**Resources Mentioned:**
- [Resource 1 with link]
- [Resource 2 with link]
- [Additional resources]

**Connect With Us:**
- [Organization website]
- [Social media handles]
- [Donation/volunteer link]

**Social Media Promotional Text:**
[280-character promotional text]
</OUTPUT>