Social Media Manager
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Interview question list updated: September 19, 2024
Start with these three questions to get going:
Can you describe a time when you successfully managed a social media campaign from start to finish?
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Tell me about a situation where you had to handle negative feedback or a crisis on social media. How did you manage it?
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Can you give an example of when you used social media analytics to inform your strategy?
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Complete the next five questions to be well prepared:
Tell me about a social media campaign you worked on that surpassed expectations. What steps did you take to ensure its success?
Have you ever managed multiple social media accounts at once? Describe how you handled the workload and ensured each account received proper attention.
Describe a scenario in which you used influencer marketing in your social media strategy. What was your process for selecting and interacting with influencers?
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Tell me about a situation where you increased engagement or follower count on a social media platform. What tactics did you implement?
Can you describe a time when you had to develop a social media strategy from scratch? What steps did you take and what was the outcome?
Tackle these remaining questions for thorough preparation:
Tell us about a campaign you ran that you’re particularly proud of. What was your goal, and how did you achieve it?
Describe a challenging interaction you’ve had with a follower or customer on social media. How did you resolve it?
Have you ever had to convince a team or leadership to adopt a new social media tool or strategy? How did you approach it and what was the result?
Tell us about a time when you had to work with multiple departments or teams to execute a social media project. How did you ensure successful collaboration?
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Describe a scenario where you had to balance creativity with brand guidelines. What challenges did you face, and how did you address them?
Can you provide an example of a time when you increased engagement for a particular social media platform? What strategies did you use?
Have you had to manage a limited budget for a social media campaign? How did you prioritize your spending, and what was the outcome?
Describe a time when you had to collaborate with other departments to achieve your social media goals. How did you manage the cross-functional communication?
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Describe how do you stay on top of the latest trends, innovations and new platforms in social media. Do you have a go-to news outlet or trade publication?
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Can you share an instance where you had to adapt your social media strategy due to a change in the market or customer behavior?
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Can you discuss a time when you had to pitch a new idea for a social media campaign to senior management? How did you approach it and what was the outcome?
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Share an experience where you had to manage a social media crisis. How did you handle the situation and what were the results?
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Can you give an example of how you’ve used data analytics to improve a social media campaign? What metrics did you focus on?
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