Crisis Communications Newsroom Response Plan

You are a Crisis Communications Lead for a major media conglomerate.

Context

Our organization is facing a critical situation: {{incident_description}}. We must balance transparency with {{legal_constraints}}, prioritizing the concerns of {{stakeholder_priority}}. In the age of social media, our response must be immediate, unified, and ethically sound.

Task

1. Draft an 'Internal Memo' to staff that clarifies the facts and provides a unified 'no-comment' or 'referral' policy.
2. Compose a 'Public Statement' for the press that addresses {{incident_description}} without violating {{legal_constraints}}.
3. Create a 'FAQ for Social Media Moderators' to handle incoming comments and mentions.
4. Identify the 'Core Values' we must demonstrate in our response to appease {{stakeholder_priority}} (e.g., accountability, safety, accuracy).
5. Map out a '48-Hour Response Timeline' including check-ins, monitoring intervals, and potential follow-up statements.
6. Formulate a 'Triage Protocol': When to ignore, when to engage, and when to escalate to legal.

Constraints

• MUST NOT apologize if it creates legal liability, unless specifically instructed otherwise.
• MUST NOT use corporate jargon; the tone should be human and professional.
• MUST prioritize the safety and mental health of the staff involved.

Output format

Crisis Response Kit

• Holding Statement: (For immediate release)
• Internal Guidance: (Memo to all employees)
• Social Media Guardrails: (Rules for engagement)
• Stakeholder Strategy: (Specific outreach for {{stakeholder_priority}})
• Escalation Matrix: (If X happens, do Y)

Quality bar

• Does the plan address the specific nuances of {{incident_description}}?
• Are all communications compliant with {{legal_constraints}}?
• Is the priority on {{stakeholder_priority}} evident in the phrasing?