Social Media Jobs Getting More Plentiful
It’s no doubt that this was the year that most businesses, big and small, started to fully realize the potential behind social media. While no one is certain how many social media jobs exist, the number appears to continue growing. Whether called Community Moderators or Social Media Managers, these social employees are becoming more and more valued. In fact, “the number of social media-related jobs on Monster has surged 75% over the last year”.
While this article describes social media as “being at a cocktail party”, the reality of working in social is far more stressful than any cocktail party (depending on what friends are at said party). Since the social boom, many companies have introduced titles like “Social Ninja” and “Social Media Wizard” throughout their companies, but some professionals are expressing displeasure with these terms. Rightfully so. Social media is a serious industry of growing influence. With so many prospective employees seeking social media jobs, it is important to acknowledge the time and effort that goes into these roles. To get the ball rolling… they often have stakeholders in every corner of the organization and can be expected to work around the clock.
If you are a Social Media practitioner (or even a Social Media Ninja), we want to hear from you! Share how you feel about working in social for anyone interested in coming into the industry.
Other Must-Read Headlines this week:
Partnerships: Enabling Real Time Social Commerce Through Twitter
A new partnership will begin to allow users to enable real time social commerce through Twitter.
Communities: Twitter ‘terror’ charges dropped in eastern Mexico
Terror charges against Maria de Jesus Bravor Pagola and Gliberto Martinez Vera have been dropped. The two were charged due to some rather questionable Tweets.
Tools and Technology: HOW TO: Make the Most of the New Facebook Timeline Cover Photo
Channel your inner creative and make the most of your new Facebook Timeline cover photo!
Measurement: Social media attribution: friend or foe?
What are some of the pros and cons of social attribution?
Influencers: Congress Still a Bit Short on Social Media Savvy
It’s no secret that politicians love Social Media. But are they using it to its full potential?
