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Social Media Manager

Role Overview

The Social Media Manager (SMM), or Head of Social Media, is in charge of the company's digital strategy on social networks (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest, etc.). This is a very important role, as he or she is responsible for developing the e-reputation and reputation of the brand/company on the web.

As the guarantor of the company's image and influence on social networks, they define the company's positioning in the digital ecosystem and use their analyses to develop a marketing and content strategy to enhance the company's image.

They identify target audiences and their needs, then manage the social networks, devise campaigns and optimise the company's digital image. They are usually assisted by a Community Manager, who is responsible for publishing content and animating communities. They monitor the competition and technology by observing web trends to ensure that they are always at the forefront of communication methods and new ways of optimising the company's e-reputation.

 

Alternative Job Titles

  • Head of Media/Social Networks
  • Social Media Marketer
  • Head of Influence
  • Social Media Expert
  • Social Media Manager
  • Head of Social Media

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Main Responsibilities

The main role of the Social Media Manager is to develop the digital image of the company, brand, product and/or service for which they work. They define the communication strategy to be adopted with the support of the Marketing Department. Their main tasks are as follows:

The Social Media Manager has to devise and develop a global strategy for marketing activities on the web and social networks, based on the company's objectives, customers' needs and market trends. He or she is responsible for creating content for the various social media platforms, such as texts, images, videos and infographics. They must ensure the quality of the content in order to engage customers and build brand awareness.

Their role is to work with the Community Managers to plan the publication of content on the various social media platforms in line with the established calendars and schedules. They must also use planning tools to schedule publications in advance.

The Social Media Manager must measure and analyse the performance of publications to determine the successes and failures of the strategy. They must also use key performance indicators (KPIs) to adjust the strategy and improve results.

In collaboration with the Community Managers, they must also manage the brand's community on social networks, responding to comments, private messages and questions from customers. They must also ensure the quality of the relationship with customers, in order to strengthen their loyalty to the brand.

The Social Media Manager is responsible for managing advertising campaigns on social networks, using targeting and segmentation tools to achieve the company's marketing objectives. They must also analyse the results of advertising campaigns in order to adjust the strategy and optimise performance.

In short, the Social Media Manager needs to develop and execute a social media marketing strategy to raise brand awareness, engage customers and achieve business objectives.

Competencies

 

  • In-depth knowledge of the various social networking platforms and their functionalities, as well as their use for publishing content, animating the community and creating advertising campaigns, and good knowledge of the web universe: language, social codes, key players (influencers), social networks used.
  • Project management skills to develop a content strategy, plan publications, monitor results and adjust actions accordingly.
  • Excellent writing, spelling and content creation skills to produce images, videos and other types of content for different social media channels.
  • Data analysis skills to track key performance indicators, such as engagement rate, traffic, conversion rate and other KPIs.
  • Online advertising skills to manage advertising budgets, target audiences, create effective ads and measure results.
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Education & Training

  • Higher degree in Communication (Digital Option recommended)
  • Business or communication schools
  • Professional degree in E-commerce and Digital marketing
  • Professional degree in Digital Technology
  • Professional Master's degree in Communication and Digital Technology

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