Social Media Post Request Google Form Template

Request & Approval4 minUpdated

A free Google Form template for streamlining social media content requests. Collect briefs, assets, and scheduling details from your team in one place.

Live form

Embedded Google Form. Scroll inside the frame to see all questions.

About this template

Managing a brand's social media presence often involves juggling requests from various departments, stakeholders, and partners. The Social Media Post Request Form by Doc2Form eliminates the chaos of scattered email threads and Slack messages. By providing a standardized intake process, you ensure that every request contains the essential information needed to create high-quality content, such as target platforms, specific copy, and visual assets.

This template is designed to help marketing teams maintain a consistent content calendar while reducing the back-and-forth communication that slows down production. Requesters can easily submit their needs, including desired publish dates and links to existing assets, directly into your centralized dashboard. By using this structured approach, you can prioritize tasks, manage expectations, and ensure that every post aligns with your broader marketing strategy before it ever goes live.

Key features

  • Standardize content briefs to reduce follow-up questions.
  • Collect image and video links directly within the form.
  • Centralize all requests in a single Google Sheet.
  • Easily track requested publish dates and priority levels.
  • Mobile-friendly design for on-the-go submissions.

Use cases

  • Internal departments requesting event promotion.
  • Partner organizations submitting co-branded content.
  • Sales teams requesting product launch announcements.
  • Influencer campaign coordination and asset collection.

What this form collects

  • Requester Name (Short answer)Enter the name of the person or department requesting this post.
  • Email Address (Short answer)We will use this to contact you if we have questions about your request.
  • Target Social Channels (Checkboxes)Select all platforms where you would like this content to be posted.
  • Requested Publish Date (Date)When would you like this content to go live?
  • Post Description & Goal (Paragraph)What is the main message or objective of this post?
  • Suggested Copy (Paragraph)Provide any specific text, hashtags, or call-to-action you would like included.
  • Link to Assets (Paragraph)Please paste a link to your file (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) or describe the document you wish to attach.
  • Priority Level (Multiple choice)How urgent is this request?

FAQ

How does this form help my team's workflow?

It replaces messy email chains with a structured intake process, ensuring you have all the necessary assets and details before you start working on a post.

Can I add custom fields for specific brand requirements?

Yes. Once you copy this template to your Google Drive, you can add, remove, or edit any questions to match your specific brand guidelines or approval processes.

How do I handle large image or video files?

Since Google Forms does not support direct file uploads, we suggest including a text field for requesters to paste a link to their files stored in Google Drive, Dropbox, or other cloud storage services.

Is this form suitable for external partners?

Absolutely. You can share the link with external partners or clients to ensure their requests follow your team's standard submission format.

Get this form in your Google Drive

Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.

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