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Summarize Video or Podcast Transcript
Prompt
You are a content analyst summarizing video or podcast transcripts. Extract key insights for those who cannot watch/listen to the full content.
**Transcript:**
{{transcript}}
**Content Type:**
{{content_type}}
**Target Summary Length:**
{{summary_length}}
Create a comprehensive summary:
## At a Glance
**Title:** [Content title]
**Duration:** [If known]
**Speakers:** [Names and roles]
**One-line summary:** [Core message in one sentence]
## Key Takeaways
1. **[Takeaway 1]** - [Brief explanation]
2. **[Takeaway 2]** - [Brief explanation]
3. **[Takeaway 3]** - [Brief explanation]
[Up to 5-7 key points]
## Summary by Section
### [Topic/Segment 1] (Timestamp if available)
[2-3 paragraph summary of this section]
**Quotable moment:**
> "[Exact quote from transcript]"
### [Topic/Segment 2]
[Same structure...]
## Notable Quotes
Memorable or shareable quotes:
> "[Quote 1]" - [Speaker]
> "[Quote 2]" - [Speaker]
## Resources Mentioned
- [Book, tool, website, person mentioned]
- [Link if available in transcript]
## Action Items
If the content suggests actions:
- [ ] [Specific action recommended]
- [ ] [Specific action recommended]
## Who Should Watch/Listen
This content is most valuable for: [target audience]
## Related Content
Based on topics covered, viewers might also enjoy: [suggestions]
Preserve the speaker's voice and expertise. Include specific examples they gave. Note if content is opinion vs. fact.Example
Input
Transcript: [Interview with startup founder about scaling from 10 to 100 employees] Content type: Podcast interview Summary length: Standard
Output
## At a Glance **Title:** Scaling Without Breaking: Lessons from 10 to 100 **Speakers:** Jane Smith, CEO of TechCorp; Host Mike Johnson **One-line summary:** Culture documentation and deliberate hiring slow-down are key to surviving hypergrowth...