Job Directory: Social Media Manager

Your field guide to kickstart a career in social media. We polled real-world creatives and social media darlings to demystify their day jobs and slashie side gigs, so you can go into applying or career-pivoting armed with as much info as humanly possible.

We’ll get into: 

  • 💸 Salary projections & what to expect    

  • What sets a good social media manager apart from a great, expert mode social superstar

  • Skills you need to land your first role or client in social media 

  • A glimpse into the daily life of real-world social media professionals from brands like Glossier and Reformation

  • Winding paths and possible trajectories to advance your career (future CMO? maaaaybe)

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