Social Media Content Calendar Smartsheet

SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT CALENDAR AND STRATEGY AGREEMENT

EFFECTIVE DATE: [___________]

1. PARTIES

This Content Calendar and Strategy Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between:

CLIENT: [________________________________________________] Address: [________________________________________________] (hereinafter referred to as the "Client")

SERVICE PROVIDER: [________________________________________________] Address: [________________________________________________] (hereinafter referred to as the "Provider")

---

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Provider shall generate, curate, and maintain a Social Media Content Calendar (the "Calendar") in accordance with the specifications set forth in Exhibit A (attached hereto). The Provider shall ensure that all content adheres to the brand guidelines, legal compliance standards, and strategic objectives outlined by the Client.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall commence on [___________] and continue until [___________], unless terminated earlier by either party upon [___________] days' written notice.

4. PAYMENT TERMS

The Client agrees to pay the Provider a fee of [___________] (USD) per [month/project/milestone]. Payments shall be made via [________________] within [___________] days of receipt of an invoice.

5. CONTENT OWNERSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content produced, created, or curated by the Provider under this Agreement shall be considered "work made for hire." Upon full payment of all fees due, the Client shall retain exclusive ownership of all rights, titles, and interests in the content, including all intellectual property rights therein.

6. APPROVAL AND MODIFICATIONS

The Provider shall submit the draft Calendar for Client review no later than [___________] days prior to the scheduled publication date. The Client shall provide approval or feedback within [___________] business days. Failure to provide timely feedback shall be deemed an approval of the proposed content.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The Provider shall use reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and legality of all content. However, the Client assumes all liability for the final publication of content and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Provider from any claims, damages, or legal costs arising from the publication of materials approved by the Client.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY

The Provider agrees to maintain the strict confidentiality of all proprietary information, trade secrets, and internal strategies disclosed by the Client during the term of this Agreement.

---

EXHIBIT A: CONTENT CALENDAR SPECIFICATIONS

• Target Platforms: [________________________________________________]
• Posting Frequency: [________________________________________________]
• Content Pillars: [________________________________________________]
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): [________________________________________________]

---

SIGNATURES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date first written above.

CLIENT:

Signature: ___________________________ Print Name: [___________________________] Title: [___________________________] Date: [___________________________]

SERVICE PROVIDER:

Signature: ___________________________ Print Name: [___________________________] Title: [___________________________] Date: [___________________________]

Template Document: Social Media Content Calendar Smartsheet

• Purpose: This procedure establishes the standard operational steps for creating, reviewing, approving, and executing the social media content calendar within Smartsheet.
• Document owner: [Role or team]
• Effective date: [Date]
• Version: [Version number]
• Applies to: [Team, department or process]

Roles and responsibilities

Procedure

1. Initialize a new monthly tracking sheet within the Smartsheet platform using the approved template structure. (Responsible: Content Strategist)
2. Populate the sheet with overarching campaign themes, target audience segments, and key promotional dates for [Month]. (Responsible: Content Strategist)
3. Draft specific post copy, select visual asset links, and assign designated publishing channels for each calendar entry. (Responsible: Content Creator)
4. Verify that all hyperlinks, tracking codes, and tagged handles are accurate and fully functional before submission. (Responsible: Content Creator)
5. Review the completed draft grid for quality, tone consistency, and adherence to the agreed marketing strategy. (Responsible: Project Manager)
6. Share the Smartsheet view link with the client representative to initiate the formal review window ending on [Date]. (Responsible: Project Manager)
7. Input client feedback, adjust copy, or replace visual assets directly inside the calendar row when revisions are requested. (Responsible: Content Creator)
8. Obtain final written or status column sign-off from the client reviewer no later than [Time] on [Date]. (Responsible: Project Manager)
9. Lock the approved content rows within Smartsheet to prevent accidental edits prior to the scheduled deployment time. (Responsible: Publishing Specialist)
10. Schedule and publish the verified social media posts across all designated external platforms according to the calendar timestamps. (Responsible: Publishing Specialist)

Records and revision

• Prepared by: [Full name]
• Reviewed by: [Full name]
• Date completed: [Date]
• Signature: ______________________
• Date signed: [Date]