Content Writer vs Social Media Manager
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Content Writer
$95,500 typical, a year
Most Content Writers earn $78,500 to $112,900 a year.
From 217 postings that list pay
564 open jobs now
Social Media Manager
$72,600 typical, a year
Most Social Media Managers earn $57,200 to $106,400 a year.
From 401 postings that list pay
1,016 open jobs now
Content Writers typically earn about $22,900 more a year than Social Media Managers.
What each one does
Content Writer
- Write clear and engaging copy for websites, blogs, and social media platforms.
- Collaborate with designers, marketers, and other team members on projects.
- Research topics and gather information to support your writing.
- Edit and proofread content to ensure it is accurate and error-free.
- Create content strategies that align with business goals and audience needs.
- Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Social Media Manager
- Create and publish engaging content for social media platforms.
- Manage daily social media posting and content calendars.
- Respond to comments and messages from the online community.
- Film, edit, and produce short-form video content.
- Track social media performance and analyze engagement metrics.
- Develop and execute social media strategies and campaigns.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Content Writer
Asked for in both
- Editing 3 in 10 postings
More common in Content Writer postings
- Content Writing 2 in 10 postings
- Search Engine Optimization 2 in 10 postings
- Content Management Systems 1 in 10 postings
- SEO Content 1 in 10 postings
- Landing Pages 1 in 10 postings
- Social Copywriting 1 in 10 postings
- Project Management 1 in 10 postings
- Brand Narratives 1 in 15 postings
- Microsoft Office 1 in 15 postings
Social Media Manager
Asked for in both
- Editing 1 in 10 postings
More common in Social Media Manager postings
- Social Media Management 4 in 10 postings
- Social Strategy 3 in 10 postings
- Instagram 3 in 10 postings
- Canva 3 in 10 postings
- TikTok 2 in 10 postings
- Social Media Marketing 2 in 10 postings
- YouTube 2 in 10 postings
- Photography 2 in 10 postings
- Social Media Graphics 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Content Writer
Content Strategist, gTech Users and Products
Google LLCPay not stated Sunnyvale, CA, USAEditingKnowledge ManagementPublishingContent WritingProgram ManagementGlobal Copywriter
Unnamed employerPay not stated Torrance, CA, 90501 | Plano, TX, 75023 RemoteProject ManagementDigital MarketingSearch Engine OptimizationEmail MarketingMicrosoft Office +7Copywriter
The Old GlobePay not stated San Diego, CA 92101 RemoteEditingContent WritingLanding Pages
Social Media Manager
Social Media Manager
Noisy CreekPay not stated Memphis, TNInstagramTikTokAdobe PhotoshopSocial Media ManagementYouTube +2Senior Social Media Coordinator
Unnamed employerPay not stated Middleton, FL, 34762 OnsiteGoogle AnalyticsMicrosoft OfficeProject ManagementHootsuiteAdobe Workfront +2Social Media Coordinator (Bilingual English/Spanish)
Mia AestheticsPay not stated Lewisville, TXInstagramFinal Cut ProCustomer ServiceTwitter
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