Step 2: Compose your Instagram Reel
Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:04 am
Once you’ve connected your profile, click Publishing on the left to open Sprout’s social media calendar. You can switch between list, week or monthly calendar views.
A screenshot of Sprout Social's calendar week view
Hover on your calendar to schedule a Reel on a specific day. There’s also an option to leave notes (e.g., Reel ideas you want to share with the team).
You can also skip the calendar view and click the blue chinese student data pencil/paper icon in the top right corner from any screen to create a new Reel.
Select the Instagram profile you want to publish to from the drop down menu.
Now, you can start composing your Reel. If you’re looking for inspiration, here are some Instagram Reel ideas to get your creative juices flowing.
Add your Reel video
Start by uploading your media. There are several ways to do this in Sprout:
Upload your Reel video directly from your computer
Import from Bynder, Dropbox or Google Drive
Add a video from your asset library in Sprout
Composing a new Instagram Reel in Sprout Social
Once you’ve uploaded your video, you can change the thumbnail frame by clicking on the pencil icon that appears when you hover on the attached media. You can also upload a different image to use as your thumbnail.
A screenshot of Sprout Social's calendar week view
Hover on your calendar to schedule a Reel on a specific day. There’s also an option to leave notes (e.g., Reel ideas you want to share with the team).
You can also skip the calendar view and click the blue chinese student data pencil/paper icon in the top right corner from any screen to create a new Reel.
Select the Instagram profile you want to publish to from the drop down menu.
Now, you can start composing your Reel. If you’re looking for inspiration, here are some Instagram Reel ideas to get your creative juices flowing.
Add your Reel video
Start by uploading your media. There are several ways to do this in Sprout:
Upload your Reel video directly from your computer
Import from Bynder, Dropbox or Google Drive
Add a video from your asset library in Sprout
Composing a new Instagram Reel in Sprout Social
Once you’ve uploaded your video, you can change the thumbnail frame by clicking on the pencil icon that appears when you hover on the attached media. You can also upload a different image to use as your thumbnail.