We surveyed 3,273 social media managers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical social media manager. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a social media manager?
Low
High
Working as a social media manager typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a social media manager?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a social media manager typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a social media manager?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a social media manager.
Do social media managers work full-time or part-time?
53% of social media managers work in full-time roles while 47% work part-time.