How to Become a Social Media Manager in 2024

[@YouLikeTravel]

A great free tip for all - "Always remember: you are unique, just like everyone else..."

[@mitchshobbies9834]

Thanks to you, I accept the fact that I may never become a social media manager.

[@user-hq3zw1hm8h]

@@mitchshobbies9834 hey! Don’t give up!

[@susuilu]

Lol

[@conflictconfidential]

Bummer

[@baltic1940]

@@user-hq3zw1hm8h tbh if he/she's immediately giving up over some random comment that is slightly discouraging... then they probably didn't want to be a social media manager too much in the first place lmao

[@DinaFigueroa_]

Something I've recently have been struggling with is understanding that "Just because you have a degree doesn't mean you're experienced enough to take on a role". Just wanted to say that I really appreciate your video and how informative it is. Thank you.

[@VinceLymburn]

So true!

[@techforest9657]

Real practice on the field is the key factor not the degree.

[@captain.john.]

Was just hired as a social media manager without experience! WHAT!! My KZbin channel was enough for them to recruit me. Going to binge watch your channel.

[@mademoisellediana5165]

I am a social media marketing. I had my training. Unfortunately, it is hard to get this job online without work experience from the past. I think there are very small room for newbies to get hire.

[@MacMcCaskill]

Go to Fiverr and start an account (it's free). Post what you do (on Fiverr, they're called "gigs"). You should be able to get clients if you have skills to share. Good luck!

[@Diamond-db3fx]

nice way to get all of the clients for yourself 😂

[@ShivCreates]

"dont always work for free" me here working for free for my second unpaid social media internship

[@kenyagrant2727]

Shiv you’ll get your dream job soon enough babe

[@nishtashetty2217]

Me too. It sucks tbh

[@pawansingh-cy4kq]

@@kenyagrant2727 👍🤝

[@quantumcinq2761]

Cool 🤣😂. Building portfolio is also like an asset so indirectly you are not working for free.

[@pawansingh-cy4kq]

@@quantumcinq2761 100% agree

[@alya6393]

I’m a student and want to start social media management freelancing but didn’t know where and how to start. That was really helpful and informative thank you

[@VinceLymburn]

That's awesome!

[@stefycoxtas6656]

me too I want to start social media mngt

[@digitalmarketinglords]

Have You Started On Not?

[@sb3010syd]

Hey Alya! Sounds really good - if you want to you can email me and send your portfolio for a social media managing internship. My mail is: [e-mail] Looking forward hearing from you!

[@anikashandalov3934]

@@sb3010syd Hi! Not sure if you are still looking for interns but I would love to reach out in case you are, I am a student as well!

[@sisipinho]

I feel like this video was meant for me. My goal for 2020 is to finally pivot into working more on the Social Media Management side and less on general VA tasks! So thanks!!!

[@sisipinho]

oh and all my income rn IS on Upwork ;)

[@thelatashajames]

@@sisipinho So glad you enjoyed! And that's awesome to know! I could probably use some of your advice on getting gigs on Upwork. :) I find it's pretty hit or miss for me, but I know making a full-time income on there is possible.

[@sisipinho]

@@thelatashajames well, I'd be glad to help! I love giving advice on Upwork since it's been working so well for me, but I've also been working through the platform for 6+ years, so I know things come easier for me now.

[@Arieri]

@sisipinho, hi. Can you give me some advice or training on how to use Upwork? I would love to learn. I hope you see this and respond. Thank you so much.

[@Aditya-xm8cm]

I'm 14 and I want to start up a business around this topic so I just want to thank you for giving out all this information. It really helps.

[@user-nm8de2jn4w]

hey! i wanna start it too, give me your instagram if you don’t mind and we could support each other !

[@ekonjabari5501]

@@user-nm8de2jn4w what is your instagram? I want to join too. 16 years old.

[@tishaelauren]

Where do you suggest placing your portfolio like what platform and how would that look? Do you have any examples?

[@kalindipatel6685]

You're a RARE gem, sharing such valuable information! You are exactly what I needed, and I'm sure you're helping way more people thank you think! a HUGE thank you girl! Keep these videos up, and YES to LinkedIn!

[@osahonosa245]

Your videos are so good! I've searched most social media advice youtube pages and there's nothing that can compare. You're such a help for newbies who want to become social media managers/ freelance writters

[@thelatashajames]

So happy to hear that, thanks!

[@VinceLymburn]

It was a great video!

[@tiffygwrites1500]

Yes for the full LinkedIn video!

[@GettingNegative]

Just found you through the Think Media Podcast. Excited to watch a bunch of videos to help me launch my KZbin channel management business. I went to film school too. Really wish they didn’t trash KZbin, it really set me back a couple years. But I’m here now!

[@thelatashajames]

Welcome! And YES, couldn't agree more. There's so much opportunity on this platform 🙌🏽

[@fatimahsimone7718]

Definitely did a portfolio project for an aunts business, for about 3 months. 1. She got 25 extra ENGAGED followers In one month and plus I was able to get that data, honestly a lot of my potential clients are impressed by it.

[@eunicesumagaysay5424]

Well, how to start in making a portfolio?

[@saiaint3200]

I am a filmmaker and people want me to help them with their IG, like a whole account, but doing that for clients is another level.

[@noveleden]

Dude I can watch these all day.

[@rykuu8395]

We will be hiring a social media manager, community manager in short order for our music technology business. Would love to see you do a video on what to look for, from an employers perspective.

[@jazzprincemusic]

Hello! By chance did you happen to go to Western Michigan? I graduated with my degree in film video media studies and noticed the stage looked EXACTLY like miller auditorium! I funny enough just got hired for a position as a social media marketing coordinator here in Kalamazoo and was wondering if I could email you about some advice for the position I just was hired for! Thanks!

[@victoriastevenson5459]

Would love to watch a video about setting up a LinkedIn profile to function as a portfolio! Did you end up creating this video?

[@mydreamalityblog]

I could definitely do with a LinkedIn video! Thanks as always.

[@thelatashajames]

Awesome, I'll be sure to make that soon. :) Thanks for watching!

[@christolewin4599]

Latasha this is so helpful thank you! Lost my job recently and was approached by someone to do their social media, linkedin and mailchimp. I am a graphic designer by trade so I'm cool with the design side of things but your video is really helping me get clear on managing social. Thinking of the offer as an exciting opportunity to use my skills and learn some new ones. Going to take a ton of research and study but I'm definitely excited to see what I can do. Long story short- Thank YOU!

[@yohanqramos]

I just graduated from highschool and am taking a gap year to figure out what I wanna take in uni. I wanted to get some experience in social media marketing but didn't know how. Thank you for thisss

[@subinitamazumder1307]

I have a query. What was the time of your first job? I mean was it a 9-5 job and then you also worked on side hustles? How to find time and manage that? I work a 9-5 job and even though I try I can't work on side hustles. Although I have to spend solid 4 hours in transportation could be a fact but still.

[@lifesabeach3100]

This was really helpful! I work at a nonprofit and have become the de factor SM manager and I really believe in the power of SM for nonprofits but I'm still learning how to make it effective so this kind of info is very much appreciated.

[@VinceLymburn]

That's awesome! SM is perfect for any business!

[@lecatturkey9185]

Im seeing this video after 1 year and it is great for me to start with, thank you.

[@brooke2129]

Thank you for this video I am going back to school online for a degree in Business Management with a focus in Digital and Social Media Marketing

[@terrylengel683]

Wow! Thank you so much for all the wonderful information Latasha! Your video was jam-packed full of such great information.

[@salsadigital3318]

Thank you! This was very helpful ☺️ I started my agency almost one year ago and I feel like it’s time to improve 🙌🏼

[@thelatashajames]

Awesome! Thanks for watching :)

[@c3girl95]

Hi there! First off, thank you so much for all this info! I have been in social media management for a few years now but am always looking to learn new skills and keep up with trends. Quick question - I have actually never heard of creating a social media portfolio, where and how would I start? I have insights on how I have grown brands on digital but what would that look like in a portfolio? I may have my mind stuck on a graphic design portfolio and that's why I am struggling to wrap my mind around it!

[@selfovercome4161]

I notice a lot of people just flooding the media sources with content. Even if the content is subpar, it's like a spray and pray mentality. The Majority of top sites use tons of clickbait and sex appeal. It's the common short attention span denominator on hits.

[@MissMileySelena]

I would be very interested in an episode about LinkedIn! As a newbie, I do not know exactly how to use LinkedIn to my advantage - what to post/ when?

[@ladymatata8945]

Thanks for all these jews! Just received my first portfolio project. Could you make a video on how to write a job proposal to clients/companies. Bless up.

[@uvaiztechnique8199]

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[@uvaiztechnique8199]

Use think link and u can manage 50 accounts at once and much more.. It's an amazing tool to grow your business

[@alyssaanderson6012]

This was such a helpful video. I just graduated in May with a degree in Communications and a double minor in Management and Integrated Marketing and I have felt stuck as far as resources and where to begin building my credentials. Thank you so much!

[@roronaalinnaliaausterouste9614]

glad to see this video. I really want to become SMM

[@nectarily]

hey girl, i’m so nervous because i actually have an interview for a social media marketing manager. i’m pretty overwhelmed because i didn’t think i’d actually get one since i don’t have a background or anything in social media just have my own branding / blog on instagram. i’m so nervous that i’m so underqualified!!!

[@Itzz.scarface]

You got this 👏🏿👏🏿

[@T3hTroll]

I really want to pick up the camera again... and I feel like I’ve gelled what I want to do as a career. Thank you for helping with that. I’m a COMM major, and I love socializing with people. I have management experience, but more importantly I like to train those who want to fill my position.

[@miunya]

Thank you sweetheart. I got very lucky and landed a social media marketing job just recently and im brushing up on it as I did the college course a while ago so I need updating. I invested in udemy :) cant wait to study it again knowing I can use it right away !!

[@tiya1155]

hey, was this social media marketing job your first marketing job and did you find it hard to get this job? And how long did it take you?

[@shebakabwe]

Thank you Latasha, I am just starting out on this journey, and I am very grateful that you find time to put up content like this.

[@FredyVergara]

Thank you for this. Marketing grad into social media and content creating. Exactly what I was looking for as they don't teach you this in school lol Subbed!

[@quinciesullivan2057]

Wow! What a great video! Super helpful & well put together. So grateful for people like you who have it figured out & share their knowledge with people that don't. Great job on getting there!

[@julieandjenna]

I’m half way through this video and it has helped me soooo much already. Just subscribed!

[@selfovercome4161]

Skip to 2:49 for the primary point.

[@jessicalorraine3447]

Fr I don't know why more people don't subscribe to you, just my first video watching your content and it was very useful! Bit long on personal experiences but just need to get past those and the content really is well worth it!

[@IntermountainGoldRefiners]

Yes a whole episode on LinkedIn!

[@deeptinaik77]

This was great , sharing such insight entails an applause!!!! helps me to start from zero.

[@socialt.socialmediaagency7250]

Great tips, Latasha! Thanks for sharing!

[@VinceLymburn]

Such a good video!

[@oddtrash]

So what does a social media portfolio look like? Do you have an example?

[@alyssarenae1]

This is very informative!! As a recent grad, this is very helpful! My graduate program really studied Hubspot quite a lot and it was very beneficial when it comes to social media marketing! Why have I not found you sooner!! Best of luck!

[@Maria-xd4uk]

When you worked in the customer service position, was it a remote job? Im interested in finding a job that deals with only chat/emails. Not sure where to find one. Everything I come across is phone only.

[@thelatashajames]

No, my job wasn't remote. Check out job boards and search for 'remote chat agent jobs', I tend to see quite a few of them come through!

[@athenageldi2291]

Hi Latasha, have you ever made a video on how to make your LinkedIn amazing? Also, any videos on building your portfolio?

[@thelatashajames]

Yes to both! Just search Latasha James LinkedIn and Latasha James Portfolio and they should come up! Hope they help :)

[@stylishthriftye]

Extremely informative. I would love that LinkedIn video as I know I have to clean up and update my account. Thank you so much Latasha!

[@thelatashajames]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.. and you got it. I'll definitely work on that soon. :)

[@RuffusJY]

This was posted in 2019. Great content but why change the title to 2022? Wow.

[@tom111p]

Thank you so much for your insights, this is my biggest goal in 2021!

[@brandonhyde6985]

I love how fashionable social media management is now :) happy to be a part of this expertise! It’s also really empowering to see women in this line of work, we need more diversity in every aspect of marketing! Thanks girl! 🥰

[@eljonashuti2698]

hi, ice and interesting. Please what kind of free tools do you use to edit your videos and create a good content?

[@katyaoliveira223]

i love your video about how to become a social media manager in 2020

[@laineywilson4908]

Hey! I am a 16-year old teenage girl and I'd love to see a Linkedin video! I currently run a travel blog and the social media platform for it, so I'd love to hear what you have to say to better my account!

[@thelatashajames]

Awesome! I have a couple up now if you search “Latasha james LinkedIn” they should pop up!

[@Valenzuelapaulina]

Latasha, i have a big question!! where do you get the images to create the content from a brand? you use free website images? you buy them from an stock page? can you buy a photo and then use it for a third-part? i would love if you could respond :)

[@navirosas5968]

So true what you said, when building a personal portfolio, I have taken way to long building my own because I want my site to be perfect. Thank Your Latasha for you knowledge 🕉 🦋🙏🏼

[@desireemorgan5836]

What are some email "newsletter" subscriptions that you would recommend?

[@merryespinosa4893]

It finally made sense to try it out, specially because I'm starting my own business♡! I am discovering ways to make money with my face painting talent. Thanks to you I'm taking my business to the next level! ☆ My dream life goal is to become a Successful Hustlin'Boss! 🙌

[@noveleden]

I love the light flexes throughout this video.

[@chancw9686]

Where to search a nice content calender scheduler that you mentioned?

[@VinceLymburn]

I like to use Later.com!

[@ayierasheryl7214]

Hootsuite as well 😃

[@Nanda-vq7kf]

Thank you very much!!! It helped me a lot. May God bless you and your business.

[@mayragatica2275]

Thank you for your advise. Any recommendations for a website creator ?

[@WelcometoAshLand]

Love these tips!! I'm at a point where I feel my experience is leading me to freelance instead of working for one company. Thanks for these tips!

[@deweywynn]

Super useful. I'm going to go through this again. Thank you for sharing!

[@laurenharmon1064]

Your videos have been so helpful! Thank you!

[@divinedigitalpro]

I've been considering becoming a freelance social media manager, but I'm reluctant because I don't know if it will match my current income. Hopefully, it would be more. 😁Without disclosing your income, what is the salary range that one can make? I'm just wondering if it's worth it.

[@thelatashajames]

I'm actually going to be doing a video about that soon! I believe the nationwide average for an entry-level corporate SMM is about $50K. But I think it's much easier to give yourself a raise as a freelancer -- I had my first 5 figure month a couple months into freelancing full-time.

[@wrestlingwithdisney]

I would love a full episode (or series?! 🙏🏻) on LinkedIn ❤️

[@ashraf4262]

Anyone know any good way to actually approach your future client?

[@Theerealanthony]

It’s crazy i ended up watching this on Christmas so merry Christmas lol and thanks for the info im still so confused on what direction i should go in tho

[@tinaonyesolutions5221]

THANK YOU, LATASHA. YOU ARE BLESSED. VERY INFORMATIVE AND VERY INTERESTED.

[@MojelopeBinuyo]

Hello Latasha, your work is incredible, but do you offer certificates for completing this your course on youtube?

[@dwaynelennard9540]

Latasha I love this video it was well thought out and thorough. Definitely will be looking forward to more videos! A LinkedIn video is something I would love to see

[@thetaylork]

I really want to get into a career like this but I'm honestly just very confused on what exactly I would do. Service wise. I know there are several things I can choose to do (and what I always hear being said) but I don't understand exactly what I do or what to tell people I can do

[@zack1610]

Hey Latasha great video! I have a question. How do you manage clients social media when they are in a competitive/saturated market? I tried growing my last Instagram account, used hashtags and posted consistently. It didn’t go so well. I guess chalk it up to a learning experience

[@evenlucky]

Thank you so much for the lesson, I learned a lot! I really feel your willingness to share knowledge to others

[@VinceLymburn]

She's awesome!

[@dafnenavarro7080]

Great tips & Info. I'm planning to start on the community manager. I studies communications. Thank you! Regards from Baja México. :).

[@reygunbrown4002]

You rock! Thank you so much for putting this out, so helpful to young business owners

[@legitwaystomakeextrafullti4309]

Love your information, if people would just take action on the all the free advice you are giving them. You Rock

[@JamericanSpice]

I think a LinkedIn video would be amazing.

[@The92Social]

Great post! I love it, this is what we're doing as well! Keep up the hard work!

[@she26ix79]

Thank you for all the knowledge

[@Iamkhandhaka]

Great. This is a great voice who emphasis on education to do something online. Thank you so much for your informative content. God bless you.

[@shadism1714]

Hey Latasha☺️ thanks for all this useful biz information, lookin forward to check your links below

[@VinceLymburn]

This was such a good video!

[@MarilynRoseYT]

Thank you souch for this video, and for speaking well on the free courses which I have started on. I have my own clothing business & KZbin channel, and building them from the ground to where they are now I learned that I have a love for social media marketing and have been wanting to navigate doing projects for others and turning it into a career.

[@jeanmuyco9994]

I have experiences about this and stopped for months because I'm still studying and can't balance both. But when the pandemic hit I wanted to go back to help my family for our daily expenses. The problem is it's so hard to go back and don't know how to start again. Please if you can refer someone it would be a big help. 🥺

[@laucoglam]

Hi! I just discovered your channel and its everything I was looking for. Could you please do a video on Influencer Marketing? It is an asset nowadays but there aren’t many videos about it.

[@EricaNotSocial]

I was inspired with your video. I'm glad to saw it. On Tuesday I'm gonna share my experience to be a social media manager hope you watch it. Thanks :)

[@damiencruz9303]

very good social media management

[@mkatshanesiwisa2443]

Great Video. Please do a Full video on Improving LinkedIn Profile

[@angelapadilla9595]

Thanks for this. It's very helpful or beginners.

[@VinceLymburn]

So helpful!

[@iklaseksambi5812]

What are roles one can do after social media manager? Like talking about long term. Is there a chance social media manager can rise to CMO/Marketing director over the years?

[@stephaniestevens409]

I’m a business marketing strategies major right now with hopes of becoming a social media manager. :)

[@yvonnetru3885]

This is a great informative video. Thank you. How do you create the actual portfolio? I think you answered a bit on having a portfolio page on my personal website.

[@brokentostrongessentials591]

im social media manager rn fulltime

[@birgerthorstense9406]

What type of advertising is currently leading in terms of effectiveness?

[@georgia3465]

Glad I found this! Do you have a video regarding the social media organizer? I’m only looking to get about 3 clients or so... would that be necessary?