Premier Graphics
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Content & social media

Social Media Manager

Social media managers run a brand’s presence on social platforms: strategy, content, community and reporting.

What the work involves

  • Planning and scheduling content
  • Briefing designers and creators
  • Managing community and comments
  • Reporting results

Where people work

  • Brands
  • Agencies
  • Media companies
  • Universities and NGOs

Working independently. Freelance management for small businesses is common.

How the career progresses

  1. Social media executive

  2. Social media manager

  3. Head of social or digital

Skills
Strategy · Copywriting · Community management · Analytics
Tools
Meta Business Suite · Scheduling tools · Analytics dashboards

The PGA route in

Start at the level that suits you. Credits carry forward, so you can stop, work, and come back for the next step.

  1. Bachelor’s · 4 years BS Content Creation for Digital Media
  2. Master’s · 1.5 years MS AI Digital Arts & Creative Design

Courses that build this role