SayPro Culinary Interview Upload Checklist

Interview Title: ________________________________
Chef Name: ____________________________________
Date of Upload: _______________________________
Uploaded by: _________________________________

1. Final Content Preparation

Full-length interview video or podcast file ready (MP4 / MP3)
Video/audio quality checked (clear sound, visuals)
Edited content finalized (intro/outro, branding)
Captions/subtitles included or prepared
Transcript file available (optional but recommended)
Thumbnail or branded poster image created

2. Metadata & Text Content

Interview title formatted correctly
Interview summary (2 paragraphs) written and proofread
Chef bio completed and attached
Highlight quotes (2–3) selected for pull-quotes/graphics
Tags/keywords for SEO added (e.g., cuisine type, SayPro, chef name)

3. CMS Upload Process

Log in to SayPro website CMS
Navigate to Culinary Interviews section
Create new interview entry/page
Upload video/audio file or embed link (YouTube/Vimeo/Podcast platform)
Paste interview summary and chef bio
Upload thumbnail/poster image
Attach transcript file or link (if applicable)
Add tags and metadata
Preview content on desktop and mobile
Confirm all links and media play correctly

4. Accessibility & Compliance

Check captions/subtitles sync
Confirm accessibility standards (alt text for images, readable fonts)
Confirm compliance with SayPro branding guidelines

5. Publishing & Promotion

Publish interview entry on the website
Notify marketing team for social media promotion
Add link to email newsletters and partner communications
Share in internal SayPro communications

6. Post-Upload Monitoring

Set up tracking links and analytics
Monitor initial viewer engagement
Collect viewer feedback via response forms linked on page

Comments / Notes:

🌐 SayPro Culinary Interviews Upload Plan

Managed by: SayPro Media & Digital Content Team
Supervised by: SayPro Development Competitions Office
Hosted under: Culinary Development → Interviews & Spotlights section of the SayPro website

🎯 Objective

To centralize and showcase high-quality video and podcast interviews of SayPro chefs—highlighting culinary innovation, cultural heritage, and SayPro’s developmental impact.

✅ Upload Process

1. Prepare Final Assets for Upload

Each interview package should include:

✅ Full-length video (MP4) or podcast (MP3)
✅ Interview title (formatted: Chef Name – Culinary Spotlight Series)
✅ 1–2 paragraph summary (chef story, themes covered)
✅ Chef profile photo and short bio (100 words max)
✅ 2–3 highlight quotes
✅ Branded thumbnail or poster image
✅ Captions or transcript file (for accessibility)

2. Login to SayPro Website CMS

Use admin credentials to access backend (e.g., WordPress, Joomla, or custom platform)
Navigate to: Development > Culinary > Interviews Section

3. Create New Interview Entry

Use the content template for interviews. Populate the following fields:

Field	Description
Title	Chef Maria Mbatha – Flavors of Heritage and Innovation
Date Published	[Upload date]
Category	[Culinary Spotlight, Youth Development, Cultural Cuisine]
Video/Audio Embed	Paste YouTube/Vimeo or Anchor embed code
Summary	2 paragraphs introducing chef and key themes
Chef Bio	Name, region, program involvement, specialization
Featured Quotes	Add in pull-quote format
Downloadable Transcript	Optional PDF link
Tags/Keywords	e.g., Afro-fusion, SayPro Chef, Indigenous Recipes

4. Review & Optimize

Before publishing:

Preview how the interview page displays across desktop and mobile
Ensure media loads correctly and all text is proofread
Double-check alignment with SayPro’s brand voice and accessibility standards

5. Publish and Share

Mark the entry as “Published”
Notify SayPro marketing team for social media promotion
Add link to SayPro newsletters or internal updates

📊 Post-Publication Monitoring

Track via SayPro Admin Dashboard:

Views, listens, click-throughs
Time spent on page
Social shares and engagement metrics
Viewer comments or survey responses (if enabled)

📌 Tagline for the Web Section:

“Meet the Chefs Who Are Stirring Change — One Dish, One Story, One Spotlight at a Time.”

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