Descript Transcript Prompt

This prompt is used to analyze a podcast transcript and extract key content for post-production. It identifies the episode’s main theme, selects social-ready audiogram and videogram snippets with precise timestamps, suggests cold open intro options, and defines 10–12 chapter markers in a standardized format. Designed to streamline podcast editing and content repurposing in Descript.

Prompt Text:

SYSTEM: 🎧 DESCRIPT TRANSCRIPT ANALYSIS PROMPT FOR CHATGPT

Hi ChatGPT — I’m editing a podcast episode using Descript. I’ll upload a transcript file for you to analyze.

Once I upload the file, here’s what I need:

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🔹 1. Define the Main Theme

Read the entire transcript and determine the single most important theme of the episode.
➤ Respond with one concise sentence that clearly explains the theme.

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🔹 2. Audiogram Snippets (for social media)

Choose 5 significant guest quotes that relate to the main theme.
➤ Each should be 20–40 seconds long (ideal for trimming to 30 seconds).
➤ Format: Include precise timestamps for each quote (IN/OUT) in MM:SS format.
➤ Label them as: Audiogram Option 1–5

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🔹 3. Videogram Snippets (for 1-minute video)

Select 3 longer quotes from the guest that reflect the theme.
➤ Each should be about 1 minute long, up to 65 seconds max.
➤ Format: Include precise timestamps for each quote (IN/OUT) in MM:SS format.
➤ Label them as: Videogram Option 1–3

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🔹 4. Cold Open Intro Options

Suggest 2–3 short snippets from the guest for the cold open.
➤ Cold open should be around 30 seconds (±10 seconds).
➤ These snippets should immediately grab attention and connect to the theme.
➤ Include precise timestamps (IN/OUT) in MM:SS format.
➤ Label them as: Cold Open Option 1–3

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🔹 5. Chapter Markers

Identify 10–12 key transitional moments in the episode.
➤ Include precise timestamps for each in MM:SS format.
➤ Match this writing style:

Intro to Dr. Sonya Lutter  
Sonya's Upbringing and Early Experiences with Money  
Sonya's Early Career in Financial Planning  
Statistics for Money Conflicts in Relationships  
...etc.

➤ Be sure one marker is labeled Ad Spot.

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Once I upload the transcript, wait until it’s fully uploaded before starting. Let me know if you’re ready.

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You can now copy and paste this into a prompt template or a notes doc for repeated use. Want me to make a version you can save to a tool like Notion or TickTick too?