AllFacebook SocialTimes 10,000 Words MediaJobsDaily more TVNewser TVSpy GalleyCat AppNewser UnBeige AgencySpy PRNewser FishbowlNY FishbowlLA FishbowlDC semanticweb.com

So You Want To Work In Social Media? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Ever wanted to work in social media? You’re not alone – 79% of corporations now utilize some aspect of social media in their arsenal, and as a new era in B2C relationships begins, so too has the interest in working within that business.

And what better way to lead the charge than to become a social media strategist?

This infographic from Voltier Creative takes a look at social media for the career minded.

Key takeaways:

  • 100% of social media strategists have a Twitter account, boasting an average of 3,221 followers
  • The position skews 64% male
  • 46% have a degree in communication, 40% in marketing
  • Only 37% list experience in social media as part of why they’re successful in their job – 58% say it’s because they’re multi-disciplinary and can wear many hats

(Image source: cifotart via Shutterstock.)

MEDIABISTRO EVENTS

Use Social Media to Market Your Business

Launch a social media campaign that will build your brand and deliver results in our online Social Media Marketing Boot Camp starting June 7. Speakers include Abigail Cusick (Bravo Digital), Gregory Galant (Sawhorse Media), Alex Leo (Thomson Reuters Digital), Jim Tobin (Ignite Social Media), and many more. Read the reviews.