Top skills for Social Media Manager jobs

Based on 256 active Social Media Manager postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Social Media Manager postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Marketing68%
  • Instagram61%
  • Analytics44%
  • Facebook33%
  • YouTube33%
  • Publishing30%
  • Brand Voice27%
  • Copywriting26%
  • Design26%
  • Scheduling21%
  • Twitter18%
  • Advertising17%
  • Digital Marketing17%
  • HootSuite17%
  • Business Objectives11%
  • Reels11%
  • Life Insurance11%
  • Creativity10%
  • Content Marketing10%
  • Social Media Marketing9%
  • Video Editing9%
  • Google Analytics8%
  • Ideation8%
  • Photography8%
  • Thought Leadership8%

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