2025-06-13
A day in the life of a social media manager involves scheduling of content, regular interaction with the community, necessary tracking of performance of the paid campaigns, Research on latest market and social media trends, and collaborating with different teams like the creative department.
Having a graduation level education in the field will be beneficial but it's not necessary, people become successful social media professionals just with the help of certifications and real world experiences.
There are plenty of certifications available online which are pretty good, like Meta Blueprint, Google Digital Marketing, HubSpot and Hootsuite are highly recommended.
In the United States, salaries for a Social Media Manager typically range from $45,000 to $90,000 per year.
Looking at the current digital landscape, a social media manager must be proficient in Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, TikTok and Twitter(X) and the analytics and advertising platforms that go along with them.