Social Media Consultant, Katie McKiever, will discuss all the insider information on working in social media. ‘Life of a social media manager’ Report ► https://www.socialinsider.io/social-media-manager *************************************** Watch other episodes: Olga from Semrush ► https://youtu.be/tbZqAe4s6sg Carys from Polka Digital ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSdUNtCsvAA Emily, Founder and Freelance Consultant ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JsKMgvuBcE *************************************** In this episode of "Life of a Social Media Manager" Podcast, Adina, co-founder of Socialinsider, and Katie, Social Media Consultant, describe what working in the social media industry is like as the field develops over time. Katie addresses the challenges she faces at her job while describing a typical day in the life of a Social Media Consultant. She emphasizes the differences between building a social media strategy as a consultant in comparison to a Social Media Strategist. Listen to this podcast to learn about the differences between organic vs paid content, the essential components of a successful social media strategy, and the skills you need as a Social Media Manager. Follow Katie on her social media accounts to be updated on all the news she has to share. #socialmediapodcast #socialmediamanager #socialinsider Timestamps: 00:00 - Meet our guest 01:34 - A day in the life of a Social Media Consultant 03:20 - Social Media Strategist vs Social Media Consultant 05:40 - Early stages of social media 08:50 - Challenges you face in the social media field 12:03 - Key elements for a successful social media strategy 15:23 - Paid vs Organic 17:02 - A SMM’s skill set 19:50 - Social media today 23:04 - Why do people share brands’ posts? 25:49 - Follow Katie on social media! Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more social media insights, studies and webinars on how to get started with Socialinsider ► www.socialinsider.io/blog STAY TUNED: Socialinsider: https://www.socialinsider.io/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xPA6We-DxXcnY01-BxNqw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socialinsider LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/socialinsider Twitter: https://twitter.com/socialinsiderio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialinsider.io/

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