SMC MEMBER RESOURCES

The Social Media Template Library

Practical tools built for the people doing the work. New resources are added regularly, and everything already released stays in your library.

22 resources available

This library is for Social Media Club members. Browse everything below, then join to download the templates.

Strategy Available

Social Media Strategy Blueprint

Build a focused social strategy around goals, audiences, channels and measurement.

Content Available

How to Build a Monthly Content Calendar

Turn priorities and ideas into a practical, repeatable monthly publishing plan.

Content Available

Caption Writing Frameworks

Write stronger captions faster with reusable structures for different post goals.

Operations Available

Social Media Quality-Control Checklist

Catch copy, creative, link, accessibility and publishing errors before posts go live.

AI & Technology Available

AI Use Policy Starter for Social Teams

Set practical expectations for responsible AI use across social media work.

AI & Technology Available

Prompting Toolkit for Social Media Work

Get more useful AI output for planning, writing, analysis and everyday social tasks.

Accessibility Available

Social Media Accessibility Checklist

Review social content for common accessibility issues before publishing.

Accessibility Available

Content Accessibility for Creators

Make creator content easier to see, hear, understand and navigate.

Community & Crisis Available

Community Management Response Matrix

Create consistent response paths for questions, complaints, praise and sensitive issues.

Community & Crisis Available

Social Media Escalation & Crisis Quick Guide

Know what to handle, what to escalate and how to respond when risk rises.

Content Available

Creative Brief Template for Social Posts

Give writers and designers the context they need to make stronger social creative.

Content Available

Content Repurposing Map

Turn one strong idea or asset into a useful family of channel-ready content.

Video & Creators Available

Short-Form Video Pre-Production Kit

Plan hooks, shots, logistics and approvals before the camera starts rolling.

Video & Creators Available

B-Roll Library Builder

Plan and organize reusable footage that makes ongoing video production easier.

Video & Creators Available

On-Camera Confidence Practice Plan

Build comfort and consistency on camera through structured, low-pressure practice.

Video & Creators Available

Influencer and Creator Campaign Checklist

Track the essential steps from creator selection and contracting through reporting.

Video & Creators Available

Creator Brief Interpretation Guide

Translate a brand brief into clear creative choices, deliverables and questions.

Video & Creators Available

Creator Content Planning System

Organize creator ideas, deliverables, deadlines and publishing in one workflow.

Video & Creators Available

Creator File Organization System

Keep raw footage, edits, approvals and final assets findable as your library grows.

Video & Creators Available

Creator Rate & Usage Rights Worksheet

Work through rates, licensing, paid usage, exclusivity and other deal variables.

Research & Analytics Available

Audience Research Interview Kit

Plan and conduct audience interviews that produce useful, honest insight.

Research & Analytics Available

Social Listening Research Brief

Define the questions, sources, terms and outputs for a useful listening project.

Research & Analytics Coming Oct 19

How to Read Native Platform Analytics

Make sense of platform metrics without losing sight of business and audience goals.

Available October 19
Research & Analytics Coming Oct 19

How to Diagnose a Content Performance Problem

Move from “the numbers are down” to a structured diagnosis and next action.

Available October 19
Research & Analytics Coming Oct 26

Content Performance Reflection Sheet

Capture what worked, what did not and what to carry into the next cycle.

Available October 26
Research & Analytics Coming Oct 26

Content Testing & Experimentation Planner

Design social tests with a clear hypothesis, variable and learning goal.

Available October 26
Research & Analytics Coming Nov 2

Social Media KPI Alignment Workshop

Connect channel metrics to team priorities and outcomes stakeholders value.

Available November 2
Leadership Coming Nov 2

Executive-Ready Social Media Reporting

Turn platform data into a concise story leaders can understand and use.

Available November 2
Leadership Coming Nov 9

Executive Social Media Briefing Template

Brief senior leaders on performance, risk, opportunities and decisions without overload.

Available November 9
Strategy Coming Nov 9

Annual Social Media Planning Framework

Map annual goals, campaigns, resources, rhythms and major decision points.

Available November 9
Strategy Coming Nov 16

Channel Strategy Decision Framework

Evaluate where your brand should show up and what each channel is meant to do.

Available November 16
Strategy Coming Nov 16

Cross-Functional Campaign Planning Kit

Coordinate owners, dependencies, approvals and handoffs across a campaign team.

Available November 16
Strategy Coming Nov 23

Paid Social Brief for Organic Teams

Prepare organic content and insight so paid partners can amplify it effectively.

Available November 23
Strategy Coming Nov 23

Platform Change Impact Worksheet

Assess whether a new platform feature or policy deserves action from your team.

Available November 23
Leadership Coming Nov 30

Social Media Budget Planning Template

Build a clearer budget across people, tools, production, creators and media.

Available November 30
Leadership Coming Nov 30

Social Media Team Structure Planner

Clarify roles, responsibilities, coverage needs and gaps across a social team.

Available November 30
Leadership Coming Dec 7

Headcount Business Case Builder

Turn workload and opportunity into a credible case for an additional hire.

Available December 7
Leadership Coming Dec 7

Social Media Governance Framework

Define ownership, access, approvals and standards across a growing organization.

Available December 7
Community & Crisis Coming Dec 14

Social Media Risk Register

Identify, rate, assign and monitor operational and reputational social risks.

Available December 14
AI & Technology Coming Dec 14

Social Media Technology Audit

Evaluate your tools, costs, integrations, ownership and unmet needs.

Available December 14
Operations Coming Dec 21

Weekly Workflow for Social Media Managers

Create a sustainable weekly rhythm for planning, publishing, engagement and reporting.

Available December 21
Agency & Freelance Coming Dec 21

Client Onboarding & Account Access Kit

Collect the people, context, files and permissions needed for a smoother kickoff.

Available December 21
Agency & Freelance Coming Dec 28

Social Media Agency Operations Playbook

Build repeatable agency processes for delivery, communication and quality.

Available December 28
Agency & Freelance Coming Dec 28

Proposal, Scope & Discovery Call Toolkit

Move from a strong discovery conversation to a clearer proposal and scope.

Available December 28
Agency & Freelance Coming Jan 4

Scope Creep & Difficult Client Scripts

Use ready-to-adapt language for boundaries, changes, feedback and hard conversations.

Available January 4
Agency & Freelance Coming Jan 4

Services, Packages & Pricing Builder

Shape your offers around value, delivery effort, boundaries and profitability.

Available January 4
Agency & Freelance Coming Jan 11

Client Profitability & Capacity Calculator

Pressure-test whether client work fits your time, team and financial goals.

Available January 11
Agency & Freelance Coming Jan 11

Agency and Vendor Evaluation Scorecard

Compare potential partners using criteria that matter beyond the pitch.

Available January 11
Agency & Freelance Coming Jan 18

Social Media Business Starter Kit

Work through the foundations of starting an independent social media business.

Available January 18
Agency & Freelance Coming Jan 18

Hiring Your First Contractor Guide

Plan the role, selection, onboarding and management of your first contractor.

Available January 18
Career Coming Jan 25

Burnout and Workload Check-In for Social Teams

Surface workload strain and turn it into a more productive team conversation.

Available January 25
Career Coming Jan 25

Professional Development Skills Map

Identify current strengths, priority skill gaps and meaningful next steps.

Available January 25
Career Coming Feb 1

Mentoring a Junior Social Media Manager

Structure mentoring conversations around confidence, judgment and skill growth.

Available February 1
Career Coming Feb 1

How to Ask Better Questions of Your Manager

Get clearer context, feedback and support without waiting for perfect direction.

Available February 1
Career Coming Feb 8

The First 90 Days as a Social Media Manager

Prioritize learning, relationships, systems and early wins in a new role.

Available February 8
Career Coming Feb 8

Social Media Resume & Achievement Builder

Translate social work into credible outcomes and stronger resume language.

Available February 8
Career Coming Feb 15

Social Media Interview Preparation Kit

Prepare examples, questions and proof points for a stronger interview.

Available February 15
Career Coming Feb 15

Social Media Job Description Decoder

Read between the lines of a role and identify expectations, gaps and questions.

Available February 15
Career Coming Feb 22

Social Media Salary & Promotion Conversation Planner

Prepare evidence, framing and responses for a compensation or promotion discussion.

Available February 22
Career Coming Feb 22

Social Media Portfolio Starter Guide

Select and frame work that demonstrates your thinking, process and results.

Available February 22
Career Coming Mar 1

Personal Brand Profile Audit

Review your professional profiles for clarity, credibility and consistency.

Available March 1
Career Coming Mar 1

Conference and Networking Follow-Up Kit

Turn a good conversation into a thoughtful follow-up and lasting connection.

Available March 1
Career Coming Mar 8

Social Media Vocabulary & Acronym Guide

Build confidence with the terms used across platforms, teams and reporting.

Available March 8