Social Media Manager (Client-Facing)Role Summary
Own strategy → content → publishing → growth → reporting across social channels, while being the single point of contact (SPOC) for clients. You’ll translate business goals into platform-wise plans, coordinate creatives and performance teams, and drive measurable outcomes (reach, engagement, leads / sales).
Key Responsibilities1) Strategy & Planning
- Build 90-day social strategy per brand (objectives, audiences, channel mix, content pillars, posting cadence, KPIs).
- Create monthly content calendars with hooks, CTAs, asset specs, and targeting notes.
- Align organic + paid + influencer + WhatsApp / CRM into one funnel.
2) Content Leadership
Write briefs for design / video teams : key message, references, formats (Reels, carousels, statics, stories, YT Shorts), aspect ratios, on-screen copy, VO lines.Ensure brand voice, language mix (e.g., 60% Hindi / 40% English or as defined), and cultural calendar (festivals, regional days).UGC and influencer coordination : shortlists, outreach, negotiation, briefs, tracking deliverables and usage rights.3) Publishing & Community
Own scheduling via Meta Business Suite, Creator Studio, YouTube Studio, LinkedIn, etc.Comment / DM handling : set response SLAs; escalate leads / complaints to client within agreed TAT.Build WhatsApp broadcast / flows (if applicable) with WATI / WhatsApp Business.4) Paid Social (with Performance Team)
Translate objectives into campaigns : audiences, placements, budgets, creative variants, A / B tests.Review daily pacing, CPR / CPA / ROAS, and suggest creative / targeting iterations.5) Analytics & Reporting
Define KPI tree (Reach, ER, Saves / Shares, CTR, Leads, CAC / CPA, ROAS / MER).Weekly pulse + monthly deep-dive reports with insights, learnings, next steps.6) Client Coordination
Run weekly standups; maintain action trackers, approval logs, risk registers.Gather product inputs, offers, testimonials; align on launches / events.Manage approvals and version control; set clear cut-off times to meet go-live.7) Project & Vendor Management
Own timelines in Asana / Trello / Notion; drive cross-team delivery (design, copy, video, media).Manage creator shoots (micro-briefs, shot lists, consent, delivery).Requirements
3–6 years in social media or digital marketing (agency experience preferred).Proven success with Instagram Reels / Shorts growth and performance-linked goals.Strong copy and brief-writing skills; comfort with Hindi / English (plus regional languages a bonus).Working knowledge of Meta Ads, Google UTM / GA4, Excel / Sheets, and basic Canva / Figma.Excellent client communication, prioritization, and crisis handling.Tools You’ll Use
Meta Business Suite, Ads Manager, Google Sheets / Docs / Slides, GA4, Looker Studio, Trello / Asana / Notion, WATI / WhatsApp Business, Frame.io / Drive, Figma / Canva, Slack / Teams, Brand24 / Crowdtangle (or similar).
KPIs (Role-Level)
Organic ER (by format), Profile growth rate, Saves / Shares per postLeads / CPL or CPA (where applicable), ROAS support for paidSLA adherence : publishing, responses, reportsClient CSAT (quarterly) and retention / upsell contributionDetailed Plan of ActionA) 30-60-90 Day PlanDays 1–30 : Onboarding & Foundations
Intake : brand deck, target audience, offers, competitors, past data, access to assets and ad accounts.Audit : last 6 months content / performance; benchmark competitors; identify quick wins.Strategy : define content pillars (e.g., Education, Proof, Product, Community, Culture / Festivals), posting cadence, language mix, and KPI targets.Calendar v1 : 4 weeks with post types, hooks, captions, CTAs, asset specs, and paid support notes.Set SLAs :Approvals : T-48 hrs before publishComments / DMs :Escalations (complaints) :Tracking : create UTM template, link tracker sheet, brief templates, and an Approval Log.Days 31–60 : Execution & Optimization
Launch calendar; integrate A / B tests (hooks, thumbnails, first 3 seconds of Reels).Spin first influencer / UGC wave; set coupon codes / UTMs.Start weekly pulse reports; build Looker Studio dashboard.Paid alignment : 2–3 creative variants per ad set, audience buckets (Core, Lookalikes, Remarketing), and budget pacing.Iterate hooks and formats based on retention graphs (3s, 6s, 50% view).Days 61–90 : Scale & Systemize
Double-down on winning formats; produce series (episodic Reels).Expand creators; introduce community features (polls, challenges, referral codes).Quarterly review deck : outcomes vs targets, learnings, Q2 roadmap (new pillars, bigger collabs, production upgrades).B) Weekly Workflow (repeatable)
Monday
Review last week metrics; finalize this week’s go-lives; lock ad experiments.Client 30-min standup : priorities, offers, risks.Tuesday
Briefs to Creative / Video (for next week) : hooks, scripts, references, shot lists.Wednesday
Draft captions, hashtags, end-cards, thumbnails; internal QA.Thursday
Client approvals; schedule approved posts; prep stories and WhatsApp broadcasts.Friday
Launch / optimize ads; creator follow-ups; update trackers; quick insights mail.Daily
Community responses (SLA); monitor comments / DMs; escalate leads / complaints.C) Client Communication Cadence
Weekly standup (30–45 min) : status, metrics, blockers, next week plan.Monthly review (60–75 min) : full report, insights, win / loss analysis, roadmap.War-room (as needed) : launches, crises, big events / festivals.D) Approval Workflow (SOP)
SMM drafts calendar → internal QA (brand voice, spell, compliance).Share to client (T-5 working days) with : visuals (or mockups), copy, hashtags, posting time, paid notes.Client comments consolidated once → SMM resolves → V2 for sign-off (T-48 hrs).Schedule in Meta Suite / LinkedIn / YT; double-check links / UTMs.Maintain Approval Log (version, status, timestamp).E) Content Production SOP
Brief template : Objective → Insight → Big Idea → Format → Hook (first 3 sec) → Script / Key points → On-screen text → CTA → Asset specs → References.Quality checklist : brand tone, logo clear space, color / typography, captions length, subtitles, safe zones, thumbnail, rights / credits.Language : specify % split and where (image copy vs caption vs VO).F) Community & CRM SOP
DM / Comment macros for FAQs, pricing, service areas, delivery, refund, etc.Lead routing : DM → lead form / WhatsApp → tag + assign to client sales within SLA.WhatsApp : pre-approved templates for broadcasts, order updates, NPS, win-back.G) Paid Social SOP (with Performance)
Objectives by funnel :TOFU (Video views / Reach) → MOFU (Engagement / Traffic) → BOFU (Leads / Sales).Creative matrix : at least 3 variants per ad set (different hooks / opening frames).Testing order : Hook → Angle → Offer → Format → Audience.Daily checks : delivery, frequency, comments, CPR / CPA; pause / scale rules documented.H) Reporting Framework
Weekly Pulse (one-pager) : Top posts, key metrics vs last week, quick actions.Monthly Report (deck) : KPI table, creatives that won / lost (why), audience insights, retention graphs, ad performance, influencer ROI, next-month plan.Dashboard : Looker Studio with platform + GA4 + Ads + Shopify / Woo (if e-com).I) Crisis & Compliance
Risk list : sensitive topics, medical / financial claims, festival / cultural sensitivity.Pre-approved crisis statements; escalation ladder (SMM → Account Lead → Client POC → Legal / Founder).Comment moderation rules; hide / block thresholds; screenshot + log.J) Deliverables & SLAs (Sample)
Monthly : 12–16 feed posts (incl. 6–8 Reels), 20–30 Stories, 1 creator collab, 1 giveaway / community activation, weekly pulses, monthly report.SLA : Publishing as per calendar, community repliesK) Onboarding Checklist (Day 1–3)
Access to pages / ad accounts, brand guide, logo pack, product shots, testimonials, offers / calendar, competitor list, prior data, UTM rules, invoice / PO process, creator consent template.
L) Success Metrics (90-day targets – example)
25–40% Reels reach; +15–25% follower growth (quality, not vanity).ER ≥ 5–7% on Reels; Saves+Shares per post up 30%.CPL down 15–20% (if lead gen); ROAS up 20% (if e-com).CSAT ≥ 8 / 10; on-time publishing ≥ 98%.