What is a new media strategist and how to become one

Key steps to become a new media strategist

1. Explore new media strategist education requirements

   Most common new media strategist degrees

   Bachelor's

   76.5 %

   Master's

   16.2 %

   Associate

   4.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific new media strategist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Digital Marketing	52.43%
   Design Website	9.43%
   Website Content	7.28%
   Digital Strategy	6.05%
   Content Management	5.91%

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3. Complete relevant new media strategist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New new media strategists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a new media strategist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real new media strategist resumes.

4. Research new media strategist duties and responsibilities

   • Manage social media channels, while executing SEO and SEM paid campaigns.
   • Manage website and blog content, including video production/editing, SEO, and quality link-building efforts.
   • Create and directly manage digital marketing campaigns, working extensively with Google AdWords, Facebook and direct placement on demographic-relevant sites.
   • Oversee LinkedIn group and conversations.

5. Apply for new media strategist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a new media strategist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams