When you’re a Social Media Manager, the most time-consuming thing you do within your business is onboarding new clients; because unfortunately you can't just dive into managing a new clients profiles. You need an effortless way to gather their information, create a client proposal and social media strategy, and plan their content.

 

Regardless of whether you’re a social media veteran or brand new to the SMM scene, having those templates ahead of time is an absolute game-changer (not to mention time saver!)

 

Luckily, we’ve got you covered. Here’s our list of the top 7 social media management templates every social media manager needs, and links to download them. 

 

Let’s get started: 

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What is a Social Media Manager?

 

Before we get into the templates, it’s important to first establish what a social media manager is and what they do. 

 

Social media managers are people who work either for individuals or for companies to establish a solid, positive online presence through the use of marketing strategies, exceptional content, regular posting, and data analysis. 

 

Some duties social media managers are responsible for include: 

 

• Creating ads and determining ad budgets

• Increasing engagement through targeting posts

• Regular posting

• Creating necessary contracts for online commerce

• Analyzing post metrics and adjusting accordingly

• Managing multiple social media accounts

• Advising the company or department head (or private individual) of any changes they think are necessary)

• Maintaining a professional social media presence

 

This list is not exhaustive, but it does represent some of the main duties that a social media manager is generally expected to perform. 

 

To learn how to become a social media manager, we recommend visiting our blog on how to do just that. 

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7 Templates for Social Media Managers

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Client Contract Template

 

Client contracts work to protect you by establishing the terms under which you and your client will be working together. In the event of a disagreement or lawsuit, having a signed contract ahead of time can save you a lot of legal headache. 

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Social Media Proposal Template

 

Writing out an individual proposal every time you pitch to a client gets exhausting, and it definitely isn’t an easy task. With a social media proposal template, you can save yourself a lot of time and book dream clients. Your prospects will be so impressed with your language and insight that they will be begging to work with you! 

 

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Social Media Strategy Template

 

Just because social media strategy needs to be personalized doesn’t mean you have to write each and every one from scratch. Luckily, there’s a template for that! 

 

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New Client Questionnaire

 

Nothing is more important to a social media manager than getting to know your client, including their wants, needs, strengths, and weaknesses. Get all of that and more in one fell swoop with a new client questionnaire template. 

 

Find the template in the Social Media Manager Starter Kit!

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Content Calendar Template

 

Of the templates on this list, this will probably be the one you use the most. Every month, you’ll have to create a new content calendar for your client. Why not make it easier with a quick-edit template?

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Social Media Analytics Report Template

 

One of the biggest duties of a social media manager is reporting back to the client. With a social media analytics report, you can make this a smooth experience for both yourself and your client.

 

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Privacy Policy Template

 

Finally, we have the privacy policy template. This one is not so much a want as it is a need if your goal is to protect yourself from legal repercussions. If you’re collecting emails or creating digital products, a privacy policy is required by most federal governments. We recommend picking one up now to protect yourself later! 

 

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