Many people love using social media, but others want to work in the field. It's estimated that one million people are employed in the social media sector in the United States. These workers range from influencers, podcasters, and bloggers; to brand management specialists, chief conversation officers, search engine optimization specialists; to software developers, social media managers, and consultants. There are career opportunities for people with all education levels, skill sets, and interests. Exploring Social Media Careers spotlights more than 30 careers in the field. It also provides more information on typical educational paths for social media workers, the employment outlook for various occupations, key skills for success, hands-on methods of exploring careers in the field while in school, and much more. Exploring Social Media Careers is one of five titles in the Social Media Today series. Other titles include All About Social Media, The Benefits and Dangers of Social Media, Detecting Misinformation on Social Media, and Mastering Social Media for Success. The series will help turn social media novices into social media pros.
