What Does a Social Media Manager ACTUALLY Do? Social Media Management for Beginners

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0:00 - My social media management story
1:53 - Social media strategy
3:32 - Content pillars
6:05 - Platform setup and optimization
8:18 - Publishing social content
11:46 - Content creation and direction
12:39 - Engagement
15:51 - Reporting on success
17:50 - FREE SMM Strategy checklist

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[beargroundscoffeeco]

I just wanted to come forward and say that being a social media manager is not for the weak. I'm a social media manager for five separate accounts and there is a TON of work that goes into it. It is not simply taking photos and posting them on Instagram and being done. It's a real job and it's a lot of work.

[MarketingHarry]

I believe these series will be useful for so many people that want to start working as social media managers! 🙌

[Sarah_academia]

Someone asked me to manage and be a content creator for their Instagram because they liked my own account that much. I know nothing about being a social media manager except for what worked for me. I’m thinking I might potentially do this for a living now. So thank you so much for all of your videos, they’re being extremely valuable for me while I navigate this new adventure ❤️

[PandaMode]

Just started freelancing as an SMM and I had a feeling that there was going to be a lot researching involved regarding the product/service that the client is providing, not just making pretty posts. Thank you for clarifying this and you really provided the basics, it was so helpful!

[Stayhard]

This is the most coherent piece that I have heard about this subject in the past year or so! Great job and thank you 🙏

[joelkehinde]

Wow! you have really simplified the roles of a SMM for me. Really following your training videos, so impactful

[chericobb_]

46 seconds in! You are such a vibe!!! I remember in your last video you said when other people pave the way that’s confirmation that it’s possible. That’s why I enjoy your content. Wishing you all the best

[fortheloveofpeyton]

You NEVER disappoint when it comes to breaking down these topics, thank

[aerithcosmos]

hello, I am aspiring for Social Media Management Career, I have attended lots of beginner classes and it's more generalizing, this content of yours is pretty much concise and will help me a lot to start on this journey. thank you so much and hoping for more content about SMM, will now subscribe for your guidance.

[Trrista]

Wow! Thank you so much! I've been interested in doing freelance SMM for awhile now and have been trying to find a simple video going into a bit more detail on day to day tasks and this was great information!

[brookteleguz]

Thank you so much! I am starting a new position as a social media manager next week and you are helping me feel way more prepared.

[T_Hallthest]

Thanks, I've been looking for this exact video! I'm glad it came from someone I'm already listening to.

[ninasvetlovics]

I like that you keep on track the subject your talking about and give clear understanding to the information your sharing.

[ABWEST]

I know that this was uploaded a long time ago, but the information is still relevant in today's understanding of what social media managers do. Thank you :) .

[oliverwhatley]

Your videos are great! Recently graduated with a communications degree and am integrating myself into social media marketing.

[zubenubi]

I am really happy with this video. This is what I needed to know to understand exactly what SMMs do in their work. A friend of mine has asked me to be the SMM for his startup. I don't use SM very in-depth, so have been a bit stumped on how to go about it.

Other videos were not getting this in depth about the duties I'd be expected to perform, and to what breadth that would entail. Very good. Thanks so much for this very useful and reassuring information!

[jeansmith]

Great piece Latasha. I've just been made redundant and want to dig deeper into SMM to help me go it alone. Thank you.

[sirisfieldnotes]

Like always, I learn something or everything through your content latasha. Thank you very much for this video.

[SoccerSynk]

This is the most detailed and informative post on SMM I have ever come across, I'm in dire need of a prolific social media manager?

[kamalneetkalsi]

awesome, every second was full of information