Social media & influencer marketing
fast-hiring function
- Remote
- Varies
- Qualification
- Typically Bachelor of Arts (BA) or BA Journalism / Mass Communication.
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What the work involves
Day to day
Running brand presence and creator campaigns - content calendars, community management, identifying and briefing creators, and measuring what actually drove a result rather than what looked busy.
Who this suits
Fit
People who understand platforms natively and can also read data. Hiring is fast and entry barriers are low, and the influencer economy in India has grown into a substantial and professionalising industry.
The honest reality
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Platform algorithm changes can erase a strategy overnight and none of it is under your control. The work is always-on, and managing community response - including abuse - takes a real toll that employers rarely account for. Disclosure rules for paid partnerships are tightening and are frequently ignored in Indian practice, which puts you in the middle of a compliance question. Roles are often junior with a low ceiling unless you move toward broader marketing strategy.
How you get there
Step by step
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2 years Step 1Finish school
Class 12 in any stream
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3 years Step 2Qualify
Complete BA Journalism and Mass Communication.
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Step 3Enter the field
Typical first position: Social media & influencer marketing.
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Step 4Build and specialise Optional
Move into editing, commissioning or independent practice.
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You are hereSocial media & influencer marketing
Everything above leads here. The steps marked optional can be skipped or taken later — they change how fast you arrive, not whether you can.
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