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Social Media Manager

NCS Code: 2432.0201

A social media manager plans, executes, and monitors a brand’s presence across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X. The role includes developing data-driven content strategies, managing online communities, running paid campaigns, and analysing performance metrics to improve engagements and conversions. With the rapid growth of the digital economy, this role has become essential across industries such as e-commerce, media, education, and government communication.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Advanced content creation (reels, posts, copywriting) 

• Social media strategy and campaign planning

• Data analytics (insights, engagement metrics, ROI tracking)

• Basic graphic design (Canva, Photoshop)

• Video editing skills

• Communication and brand storytelling

• Time management and consistency 

• Trend analysis and adaptability

SUCCESS STORY

Soumendra Jena, hailing from a modest middle-class family in Rourkela, Odisha, represents a powerful success story in the field of digital media and social strategy. For over 17 years, he tirelessly navigated financial challenges and prolonged periods of uncertainty, honing his skills in content creation and community building. Without external funding, he gradually built a global brand centred around AI and personal finance. His journey garnered widespread attention after he shared a comparison between his humble beginnings and his present life in Dubai, symbolising growth through resilience, consistency, and self-driven learning.

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