Here's a structured breakdown for "A Week in the Life of a Social Media Marketing Manager" — perfect for a YouTube video, blog post, or Instagram/TikTok series:

📅 A Week in the Life of a Social Media Marketing Manager
1. Hook (0:00 – 0:30)

Open with a teaser:

"Ever wondered what a social media marketing manager actually does all week? From content creation to analyzing ads, here's a realistic look behind the scenes."

2. Monday – Strategy & Planning

Review analytics from last week (Instagram Insights, Facebook Analytics, TikTok stats).

Plan content calendar for the week (posts, reels, stories, newsletters).

Team meeting: discuss campaigns, launches, and collaborations.

Tools: Trello/Asana, Google Sheets, Notion.

3. Tuesday – Content Creation

Write copy for posts, email newsletters, and ad captions.

Design graphics or short videos (Canva, Photoshop, Premiere Pro).

Collaborate with designers or videographers for larger campaigns.

Schedule posts using social media schedulers (Buffer, Hootsuite, Later).

4. Wednesday – Community Engagement

Respond to comments, DMs, and mentions.

Engage with followers & build relationships.

Monitor hashtags and trends to identify viral opportunities.

Conduct small polls or interactive stories to increase engagement.

5. Thursday – Paid Campaigns & Ads

Launch Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or LinkedIn ad campaigns.

Set budgets, target audiences, and creatives.

Monitor performance metrics: CTR, CPC, ROI.

A/B test ad variations for best performance.

6. Friday – Analytics & Reporting

Compile weekly reports: engagement, reach, growth, and conversions.

Compare performance against KPIs and goals.

Suggest improvements for next week's strategy.

Brainstorm new campaign ideas with the team.

7. Saturday – Learning & Trendspotting (Optional)

Research industry trends, social media updates, and new tools.

Watch webinars, read blogs, or take mini-courses.

Engage with other brands/creators for inspiration.

8. Sunday – Off or Light Work

Some social media managers take this day off, or:

Schedule posts for next week.

Plan content ideas quietly.

9. Pro Tips for Aspiring SMM Managers

Stay organized: content calendars and task managers are key.

Always check analytics before planning new campaigns.

Keep learning: social media trends change weekly.

Balance creativity with data-driven decisions.

💡 Optional Video Twist:

Record real screen sessions of analytics dashboards, content creation, and ad campaigns.

Include day-in-the-life voiceover narration to show authenticity.

Time-lapse sections for repetitive tasks to keep video engaging.

If you want, I can also create a ready-to-use 7-day YouTube video script with narration + on-screen text cues, so you can record it directly as a polished "Day in the Life" video.