Author: Thea Partridge / Source: Business 2 Community Being a Social Media Manager is just about sitting on Facebook, thinking of funny th
Being a Social Media Manager is just about sitting on Facebook, thinking of funny things to write and finding interesting things to share – right?
Wrong! That’s certainly a fun part of the role, but being a Social Media Manager involves a whole lot more than just that! As companies worldwide continue to realise the huge ROI potential of social media advertising, jobs within social media continue to grow. It’s no great surprise that the industry is very appealing to a lot of people, but just because you like using social media, doesn’t necessarily mean that you should work in it! That said, it may be the perfect career route for you. If you like the idea of it but are not sure if you have what it takes, then hopefully this blog can help you gain some insight into whether it would be right for you or not.
What does it take to be a Social Media Manager?
You need to be able to turn your hand to a lot of very different tasks as a Social Media Manager. This means that there is never a dull moment, but it also means you need to be able to adapt to taking on new challenges pretty quickly. Here are some vital skills and attributes you should have to succeed in this role:
Creativity
Depending on the size of the company you work for, you might not always have access to a designer to produce social tiles for you. If you are creatively minded, you can produce your own designs using free tools such as
COMMENTS