(Remember, the training ‘modules’ were previously separated into individual days where members would get access to new content each day, but now you just get access to all of it right away! So if anything in the training modules mentions ‘tomorrow you will get access to…’, or anything along those lines, then you know that you can just ignore it because you already have access to everything!)

This is the place you should first begin your training on social media jobs. Make your way through training modules 1, 2 and 3 which cover all of the basics of being a social media manager. Once you have finished the first 3 training modules, you can move onto the advanced training section where you will learn the tips, tricks and tactics that will take your earnings with social media jobs to the next level.

Then finally, when you have finished all of the training, it’s time to head over to the ‘Find Work’ section in the main menu bar above and begin some actual social media jobs. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves though, it’s very important that you go through all of the training first so that you don’t get overwhelmed by all the information in the job database.
So without further ado, lets get stuck into your first module of training below, good luck!

One of the fastest growing job markets today is in the field of social media! The web has become the first place most people look to make purchasing decisions, and they depend on social media for advice and guidance from their peers.

Businesses that formerly depended on Yellow Pages ads, direct mail marketing and in store advertising are realizing that they cannot neglect online marketing. However, many of these business owners have no idea how social media works, let alone how to leverage it to increase their sales or positively promote their brand.

There is a desperate need for social media savvy people like you to help these businesses build and manage their social media presence.

A social media manager simply manages the social media networking and marketing on behalf of individuals and organisations. Social media is this year’s black and the most cutting edge form of marketing and networking.

Because it takes us back to basics, back to real time two way communication. Done well it is about communication to and from a service or product provider and customers. It is about finding out the needs of the customer through direct communication and following trends.

This is done through various platforms like blogging and websites, networking sites like Twitter and Facebook, video and podcasting sites, online radio blogging and live streaming sites, customer reviews and bookmarking sites. After all, you only have one reputation. As you can imagine, that takes quite a bit of work, some technical skill, an ability to write well and the discipline to maintain it all.

Many businesses do not have the time or are lacking some of the skills to do this well. Some people would argue that unless these platforms are maintained regularly and kept dynamic and fresh that it is better not to do it at all. It is also important that businesses understand web etiquette and best practice when making posts or submitting articles and videos.

A social media manager has a number of roles and can offer a wide range of services. These can include training individuals and organisations or managing the whole thing.

Management involves:

Helping people to set up a social network package

Explaining the interconnections between the various platforms

Creating a routine and schedule for posting

Helping to streamline existing routines

Making them more efficient or partially or completely managing all of the social media and networking

A social media manager becomes the front line of customer service and can pick up communications from existing or potential customers and feed them to the appropriate person. The manager can also keep an eye out for any potentially damaging or incorrect information that is being posted by others.

A good social media manager will gain an excellent understanding of the business and be able to spot opportunities as they arise, plant seeds and connect with the right people. He or she can deliver content, build links, network and translate digital information from the online community. A good online presence is not about just having a website or ranking well on Google anymore, businesses need a presence on sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Linked In and YouTube. A business blog is where people will go to make sure they are current and credible but it also floats the site. Good social media managers are passionate about social media and are there to help their clients to have success online!

Becoming a social media manager isn’t difficult. There are no special qualifications or degrees required – you don’t even have to have prior experience in the field! A self motivated attitude combined with a knowledge of the industry and the ability to provide results are all you need to succeed.

If you love spending time on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and interacting with people, then being a social media manager is the perfect career choice for you.

Since social media marketing is a brand new industry, the demand for experts is astoundingly high. This means that once you complete our full length training program, finding work will be easy – there are literally millions of business owners in desperate need of social media managers, and there are currently not nearly enough people ready to fill this need.

Our exclusive training program will teach you how to:

Create accounts on all of the major social media platforms

Attract followers, fans, subscribers and connections

Connect your social networks for even more visibility

Find social media management jobs both on and offline

Sell yourself to clients as their number one solution

Deal with challenging clients and situations

Turn one-off jobs into ongoing contracts

Grow your reputation so you can increase your client base

Raise your prices until you are making a sizable income

…and much, much more!

Members of our site will have a distinct advantage over amateurs who style themselves as “social media experts” simply because they have a personal Twitter or Facebook account. Graduates of our program come away with real world knowledge of exactly how to deliver stellar results across a wide range of social networks, and will have the added advantage of access to our continually updated social media jobs database.

As a member, you’ll get the knowledge and tools you need to do the actual work of social media management, plus access to social media jobs as soon as they become available. In addition, we provide step by step instructions on how to write proposals to land those jobs, how to present yourself as a social media expert, and how to up-sell your services in order to turn your customers into long term income sources.

This three module introduction consists of simple lessons designed to show you what being a social media manager is all about.

In order to land clients who need a social media manager, you have to know what they want, what they need, and what they fear. If you can recognize what they think they want, understand what they really need, and are prepared to deal with their questions and fears, half of your job is done already!

Clients want everything to be simple. Most business owners don’t have the time or the knowledge to deal with online marketing – they just know everyone is telling them they have to “do social media” to be successful, and what they want is to not have to deal with it.

Clients need an online connection. Ignoring social media doesn’t mean it ceases to exist, or doesn’t affect them. They need a social media game plan, and they need a social media manager who can help them create an online presence and maintain it so they don’t have to deal with it.

Clients fear what they don’t understand. They worry about going online because they heard a horror story about a business that got a bad review. They panic when they think about having to deal with anything internet related.

A social media manager can help simplify social media for his or her clients by explaining the concepts in easy to understand terms; by creating and carrying out a social media plan of action; and by taking basic precautions to prevent the most common causes of a “bad reputation” as well as dealing with reputation management issues if needed.

Becoming a social media expert automatically makes you the person these business owners turn to when faced with the need for an online representation of their brand. Our training program shows you how to take your clients’ wants, needs and fears and present yourself as their solution.

It doesn’t matter! Truly.

It’s not just businesses in English speaking countries that are realising the benefits of social media and are hiring social media managers. Its businesses all over the world speaking all different languages.

All of the training in PaidSocialMediaJobs.com can be applied to any business, in any country and in any language. Once you complete the training program and start checking out the VIP Social Media Jobs database you will be able to decide which businesses, and in what languages you want to find jobs.
Almost all of the jobs that you will find in our job database are completed online so it doesn’t matter where in the world you are, but if you think you would be more comfortable doing social media jobs in your native language then you will easily be able to find social media jobs like this!

In this module you learned that social media is a rapidly expanding industry, with not enough people working in social media management and an ever increasing demand. You also learned what business owners looking for a social media manager want, need and fear!

In the next we’ll take a look at why and where these business owners look for professionals to help them, and how you can connect with potential clients. We’ll also discover exactly what your first few jobs as a social media manager might be, and what you need to be able to deliver.