Create compelling headlines, fact-checked stories, and interviews in minutes using these ready-to-use AI prompts for journalists.
These ChatGPT prompts for journalism are designed to help journalists craft compelling news stories, editorials, interviews, and summaries faster and with greater precision. Whether you’re reporting breaking news, writing local features, or producing investigative content, these tailored prompts guide ChatGPT to deliver structured, accurate, and ready-to-publish content. Use them to speed up your workflow, maintain editorial quality, and meet tight deadlines—without compromising the story.
Act as a professional news reporter. Write a breaking news story for [Insert Topic] using the inverted pyramid structure. Start with a compelling lead, followed by key facts, quotes from credible sources, and verified data. Keep paragraphs short and punchy for mobile readability.
Input:
- Topic
- Location
- Date
- Quotes (if any)
Output:
Full breaking news article in journalistic format.
Example:
Write a breaking news article about a 6.5 magnitude earthquake that hit Delhi on July 12, 2025.
Act as an investigative journalist. Write a long-form investigative report on [Insert Topic]. Include the following structure:
- Hook
- Background
- Timeline of events
- Evidence/data
- Expert commentary
- Affected stakeholders
- Final analysis
Use a formal tone, cite verifiable sources, and build a narrative with high impact.
Input:
- Topic
- Timeline
- Leaked documents or sources
- People involved
Output:
Full investigative journalism article with credible sourcing.
Example:
Corruption in Mumbai’s water supply tenders.
Act as a journalist conducting a feature interview with [Insert Person]. Begin with a short intro paragraph introducing the interviewee and the context. Then create 8–10 deep, thoughtful questions followed by believable and insightful answers.
Input:
- Name of interviewee
- Background and expertise
- Interview theme or topic
Output:
Q&A-style interview article.
Example:
Interview with an AI researcher on ethical risks of generative AI.
Act as a seasoned columnist. Write an opinion piece about [Insert Topic]. Structure:
- Strong opening thesis
- Personal or societal lens
- Supporting arguments with data
- Address potential counterarguments
- Bold conclusion
Use persuasive language with a professional yet passionate tone.
Input:
- Topic
- Position or stance
- Statistics or references
Output:
800–1200 word opinion editorial.
Example:
Why climate journalism should no longer stay neutral.
Act as a newsletter editor. Write a short and snappy 200–300 word news summary on [Insert Topic]. Use the 5Ws (Who, What, Where, When, Why) and How. Ideal for mobile-first audiences.
Input:
- Full article or event brief
- Target audience (general/tech/finance etc.)
Output:
Concise news summary, perfect for email newsletters or apps.
Example:
Apple’s Q3 earnings update and market forecast.
Act as a local reporter writing a community-focused story in [Insert City/Region]. The article should highlight local voices, issues, or events. Include direct quotes, local statistics, and cultural context to resonate with regional readers.
Input:
- Location
- Topic
- Interviews or eyewitness accounts
Output:
Human-interest local news story.
Example:
A 10-year-old opens a free weekend library in rural Odisha.
Act as a digital news editor. Write 5 headline options for an article on [Insert Topic]. Include:
- An emotional headline
- A data-driven headline
- A curiosity-driven headline
- A question-style headline
- An SEO-optimized headline under 70 characters
Input:
- Article draft or key info
- Target publication (optional)
Output:
5 scroll-stopping news headlines.
Example:
Headline variations for an AI breakthrough solving a cold case.
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