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Abhishek Yadav

India

Social media master for hire 🚀

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Viktoria Mokrynchuk

Belgium

Results-Driven Digital Marketer

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Nikki Bedford

Birmingham, United States

Social Media Manager

Recommended 9x
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Jennifer Domizi

Argentina

Engaging Social Media Content Specialist

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Shayan Choudhary

India

Meta & Google Ads Expert | Social Media Marketer

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Anurag Gawande

India

Social Media Manager & Brand Strategist 🚀

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Guadalupe Gonzalez

New York, United States

Integrated & Experiential Marketer

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Chau Nguyen

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Social Media Strategist

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Shahanie Calipayan

Philippines

Passionate and driven

Recommended 2x
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Sofia Daley

London, United Kingdom

Expert copywriter and social media strategist

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Benson John

India

SEO & Social Media Marketing Expert 🚀

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An Nguyen

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Social Media Expert for Engagement & Sales

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Glory Adekahunsi

Nigeria

Proven Marketing Expert Ready to Guide

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Hamim Khan

Bangladesh

SEO & Digital Marketing Specialist 💼

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Heather Jans

New Jersey, United States

Master Marketer: Design & Social Magic ✨

Common projects for Social Media Marketers

Developing and implementing a comprehensive social media strategy.

Creating engaging content for various social media platforms.

Managing and growing online communities.

Analyzing social media metrics and adjusting strategies accordingly.

Managing social media advertising campaigns.

Improving online reputation and increasing brand awareness.

Tips for working with and hiring Social Media Marketers

Define your social media goals

Clearly outline what you hope to achieve through social media marketing. Whether it's increasing brand visibility, driving traffic to your website, or improving customer engagement, having clear goals will help your freelancer deliver successful results.

Know your target audience

A clear understanding of your target demographic is crucial for effective social media marketing. Share this information with your freelancer to help them create content that resonates with your audience and drives engagement.

Review their previous work

Take time to review the freelancer's portfolio and previous social media campaigns. This will give you an idea of their creative skills, strategic thinking, and ability to drive engagement.

Communicate through Contra

Regular communication is key to a successful project. Use Contra's communication tools to provide feedback, discuss progress, and address any issues promptly. This ensures that everyone is on the same page and the project stays on track.

How to hire Social Media Marketers

Define your needs

Clearly outline your social media goals and your target audience. Understanding these will help you communicate your needs to potential freelancers and will make the hiring process smoother.

Post a detailed job

Use Contra to post a job detailing your project requirements. Include information about your company, the scope of work, the skills required, and the timeline. This will attract the right freelancers to your project.

Review applications

Review the applications and portfolios of potential freelancers. Look for freelancers who have experience in your industry or with similar projects.

Conduct interviews

Use Contra to conduct interviews with potential freelancers. Ask about their experience, their approach to social media marketing, and how they handle feedback and revisions.

Make an offer

Once you've found the right freelancer, make an offer through Contra. Clearly outline the scope of work, the timeline, and the payment terms. Remember, all payments through Contra are commission-free for both you and the freelancer.

3 questions to ask when interviewing Social Media Marketers

1. Can you share some examples of successful social media campaigns you have worked on and the results they achieved?

2. How do you approach developing a social media strategy for a new client?

3. How do you measure and report on the success of social media campaigns?

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Frequently asked
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A freelance Social Media Marketer is a professional who creates and implements social media strategies to enhance a brand's online presence, engage with the target audience, and drive website traffic. They create content, manage posts, analyze performance, and adjust strategies based on analytics.

A freelance Social Media Marketer is a professional who creates and implements social media strategies to enhance a brand's online presence, engage with the target audience, and drive website traffic. They create content, manage posts, analyze performance, and adjust strategies based on analytics.

Hiring a Social Media Marketer on Contra gives you access to top freelance talent without the hassle of traditional recruitment processes. You can view their portfolio, collaborate efficiently, and handle contracts and payments all in one platform. Plus, Contra doesn't charge commissions, so you get more value for your budget.

Social Media Marketers use a variety of tools depending on the requirements of the project. These can include social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, content creation tools like Adobe Photoshop and Canva, and analytics tools like Google Analytics and Facebook Insights.

You can post a job on Contra detailing your project requirements. Social Media Marketers who match your criteria can then apply for the job. Alternatively, you can browse through the profiles of Social Media Marketers and invite those you are interested in to apply.

Projects that require Social Media Marketer skills often include creating and executing social media strategies, managing social media accounts, creating and distributing content, community management, and analyzing and reporting on social media performance.

The cost of hiring a Social Media Marketer on Contra can range from $25 to $160 per hour, depending on the complexity of the job, the marketer's experience, and the project duration.

Freelance Social Media Marketers are paid commission-free on Contra. They may charge per project, per hour, or per milestone. Clients must pay a minimum of $250 or $25 an hour to post an opportunity on Contra. The funds for each milestone are held in escrow and are only released after the client approves the deliverables for that milestone, or automatically within three days.

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