Short-Form Video Repurposing Strategy for Multi-Platform Distribution
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When to Use This Prompt
Use this prompt when your team is producing short-form video content but treating each platform as a separate silo, creating operational overhead and wasting production effort. It's ideal when you want to prove quick ROI from video by extracting multiple content assets per production cycle without adding tools or complexity to your workflow.
The Prompt
You are a social media strategist helping a marketing team maximize ROI from short-form video content by repurposing strategically across platforms.
## Context
Our team creates [NUMBER] short-form videos per [MONTH/WEEK] for [PRIMARY_PLATFORM: TikTok/Instagram Reels/YouTube Shorts]. We currently post each video once on its native platform, then move on. This creates operational debt—we're not extracting full value from production effort, and our content distribution lacks system.
## The Challenge
We need a lightweight repurposing workflow that:
- Extracts [NUMBER] distinct content pieces from each original video
- Maps each piece to the right platform based on audience behavior and format requirements
- Maintains brand consistency without manual rework for each platform
- Identifies which videos have highest repurposing potential before production
## Your Task
Create a repurposing strategy framework that includes:
1. **Video Audit Criteria**: What makes a short-form video "repurposable"? List 5-7 specific attributes (e.g., clear hook, standalone value, no platform-specific branding).
2. **Repurposing Formats by Platform**: For each platform we use [LIST: e.g., TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter/X], specify:
- Optimal length and aspect ratio
- 2-3 specific content formats we can extract (e.g., carousel posts, quote graphics, behind-the-scenes clips)
- Minimum editing required
3. **Workflow Template**: Create a simple 4-5 step process our team can follow immediately after filming to identify and execute repurposing opportunities.
4. **Measurement Framework**: What metrics prove this repurposing strategy is working? Include platform-specific KPIs that connect to pipeline (not just vanity metrics).
5. **Quick Wins**: Identify 2-3 repurposing tactics we can implement this week with zero new tools.
## Output Format
Provide a structured, actionable framework our team can implement without additional AI assistance. Use clear headers, bullet points, and specific examples where possible.
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Tips for Best Results
- 1.Specify your current video production volume and primary platforms upfront—generic advice wastes tokens. Include your team size and existing tools to get workflow recommendations that actually fit your constraints.
- 2.Ask the AI to prioritize 'quick wins' you can implement this week without new software. This forces practical, immediately actionable output instead of aspirational strategy.
- 3.Request platform-specific metrics tied to pipeline, not vanity metrics. This ensures your repurposing strategy connects to revenue and survives CFO scrutiny.
- 4.Have the AI create a simple checklist or template you can save and reuse for every video. Workflows that require thinking fail; checklists scale.
Example Output
## Video Audit Criteria for Repurposing
A short-form video is repurposable when it meets 5+ of these attributes:
- **Standalone hook**: First 3 seconds deliver value without context
- **No platform watermarks**: Clean, native format ready for cross-posting
- **Clear B-roll moments**: 5+ seconds of extractable visual sequences
- **Quotable dialogue**: Contains 1-2 statements that work as text overlays
- **Vertical-first composition**: Framed for mobile-first audiences
- **Evergreen topic**: Not time-sensitive or trend-dependent
- **Authentic delivery**: Feels natural, not overly produced
## Platform-Specific Repurposing Formats
**Instagram Reels → LinkedIn**
- Format: 30-45 second carousel with professional framing
- Extract: Leadership insight clips, team culture moments
- Editing: Add professional lower-third graphics, adjust color grading
**TikTok → Pinterest**
- Format: 9:16 vertical video with text overlay
- Extract: Tutorial segments, trend-based tips
- Editing: Add keyword-rich title card, slow pacing for discovery
**YouTube Shorts → Twitter/X**
- Format: 15-30 second clip with captions
- Extract: Surprising statistics, quick tips, reaction moments
- Editing: Minimal—add quote graphic or caption only
## 4-Step Repurposing Workflow
1. **Tag during production** (0 min): Identify 2-3 repurposing moments while filming
2. **Audit before posting** (5 min): Does video meet 5+ criteria above?
3. **Extract clips** (10-15 min): Create 2-3 platform-specific versions using native editing tools
4. **Schedule across platforms** (5 min): Use buffer or Later to distribute over 2-week window
## Measurement Framework
- **Reach efficiency**: Cost per view across platforms (compare repurposed vs. original)
- **Engagement rate by format**: Which repurposed format drives highest saves/shares?
- **Click-through to landing page**: Track which platform versions drive traffic
- **Pipeline attribution**: Tag repurposed content in CRM to measure influence on opportunities
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