The 5 Minute Guide To Getting A Job In Social Media

THE 5 MINUTE GUIDE TO GETTINGA JOB IN SOCIAL MEDIA As more and more companies begin to offer employment opportunities in the social media world, many of us are trying to figure out how to get a foot in the door. If you want to get into this field but your efforts have proved fruitless, look no further. This unofficial guide will set you on the straight path to employment. Social Media Job Titles A handful of social media job titles have now become SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER/EXECUTIVE vernacular. But what does COMMUNITY MANAGER each job actually entail? *Average salary based on over 21,30o social media job listings in April and May 2010. In charge of a company's entire Dabbles in all of the following: customer service, marketing/sales, social presence, implementing all social strategy. legal, HR, product development. Average Salary: $80,000-$110,000 Average Salary: $60,000–$90,000 25K 50K 75K 100K 25K 50K 75K 100K DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS/ PRODUCT DEVELOPER EDITOR / PUBLISHER ANALYST In charge of executing specific Responsible for quantifying the Helps integrate social capabilities social media campaigns. success of a company's overal into the company website and makes social presence as well as each sure it is all functioning properly. Average Salary: specific social campaign. Average Salary: $75,000–$100,000 $30,000-$45,000 Average Salary: $40,000–$60,000 25K 50K 75K 100K 25K 50K 75K 100K 25K 50K 75K 100K 5-Minute Guide to Getting a Social Media Job 00:00:00 STOPWATCH Now that you're familiar with some of the jobs available in the social media realm, here are some steps to take to secure that coveted job. READY, SET, GO! Establish an Online Presence There's no way around this first step: You must establish your 00:30:00 John Doe online presence. Not only will you learn about most social media MIN SEC 1/100 job opportunities online, but you also need to prove that you are completely familiar with the space. In the end, it may be your social presence that tips off an employer of your mad skills. Be Proficient in All Social Channels ft 0 1:00:00 in Even if you prefer using a single social channel as your primary personal stream, it's important to be proficient on as many sites as you possibly can. Of course this includes the big MIN SEC 1/100 three: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. But learning the ins-and-outs of additional sites will only prove that you know your stuff. Be Creative and Relevant Everything you post online reflects your tastes, creativity, and knowledge of the business. If you want that job you have to stand 0 1:30:00 out above the rest of the pack. This can be done with creativity on MIN SEC 1/100 all fronts: your cover letter and resume, online engagement with the company, and the content you post on your blog and social streams. Be a Professional No employer wants to see photos or discussion of your weekend 02:00:00 bender in Las Vegas. Keep your overall social profile as clean and MIN SEC 1/100 professional as possible to increase your chances of getting the job. Know the Industry/Know the Company KNOW You must prove that you know about the industry and the company you're interested in working for. A solid understanding and passion 02:30:00 for these two things will help you to engage better with the MIN SEC 1/100 community and give you an authentic voice with which to speak. No one wants to consume or interact with contrived content. Network and Build Relationships Your relationships with those in the social media realm might be 03:00:00 the most important asset you can bring into your next job in social 1/100 media. Use your social presence to meet and engage with others, MIN SEC especially those who are influencers in the same industry. Be Familiar With the Need-to-Know Programs Often times those in social media will need to know how to crop 03:30:00 photos, basic html, video editing, and Wordpress. Even basic MIN SEC 1/100 knowledge of these skills will make you much more marketable. Learn the Lingo ftu Every industry boasts their own type of business-speak, so it makes 04:00:00 sense to familiarize yourself with the words and acronyms that are MIN SEC 1/100 unique to social media. Help a Business Out Pro Bono The best way to get experience under your belt is by getting experience under your belt. Look for opportunities to help out 04:30:00 friends' businesses with their social presence by setting up all their MIN SEC 1/100 accounts and regularly adding content. Putting yourself on the front line will show you what works and what doesn't. Learn How to Juggle Anyone working in social media should be an expert multitasker. 0S:00:00 Between various instant message conversations and open browser tabs, you must be prepared for a constant onslaught STOPWATCH of online activity. Don't get overwhelmed. Master shortcuts and work efficiently as possible. SOURCES: TOPRANKBLOG.COM II SOCIALTIMES.COM II SOCIALFRESH.COM mindflash.com BLAISEGV.COM || CHURCHOFTHECUSTOMER.COM SOCIALFRESH.COM I| MEDIABISTRO.COM || SOCIALMEDIAINFLUENCE.COM || ONESOCIALMEDIA.COM