How to write a Social Media CV
Highlight creativity, strategy and analytical skills with clear KPIs
Headline and summary
Open with the role and a short summary with concrete results and the channels you manage.
- Title: “Social Media Manager” (add a focus: “B2C”, “Performance”, “Community” if useful)
- Summary: 2-3 sentences with KPIs (engagement, follower growth, ROAS/CPA) and platforms
- Mention tools: Meta Business Suite/Ads, scheduling, analytics
Detailed experience
In bullet points combine activities with measurable impact.
- Volumes: number of posts/month and channels managed
- Results: +engagement, +followers, improved sentiment, ROAS/CPA
- Processes: A/B tests, recurring series, UGC management, creator collaboration
ATS keywords
Include keywords consistent with job ads and with what you actually do.
- “Content Strategy”, “Editorial Calendar”, “Community Management”
- “Social Ads”, “Meta Ads”, “Targeting”, “A/B testing”
- “Analytics”, “Reporting”, “KPI”, “ROAS/CPA”
Professional summary example
2-3 sentences to say who you are, which channels you manage, and what results you deliver
Recommended structure
A good summary includes focus, channels and measurable KPIs.
- Years of experience and brand type (B2C/B2B, e-commerce, retail, services)
- Main platforms and activities (content, ads, community)
- Key results (engagement, followers, ROAS/CPA, conversions)
Practical examples
Two realistic examples:
- “Social Media Manager with 4+ years of experience on B2C brands. Increased engagement by 50% and grew the community by 30k+ followers in 12 months through recurring series, native content and community management. Experience in Meta Ads optimizing for ROAS and CPA.”
- “Specialized in content planning and social performance: I build editorial calendars, coordinate creators and measure KPIs monthly. Used to working with Meta Business Suite and scheduling tools, focusing on sustainable growth and brand reputation.”
Work experience
Describe roles, platforms, tools and KPIs
Entry format
Period, role, company + main activities and measurable results.
- Channels managed (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook)
- Content volumes and processes (series, A/B tests, workflow)
- Paid campaigns: goals, budget and KPIs (ROAS/CPA/CTR)
- Community: response times, sentiment, crisis management
Success KPIs
Choose 2-3 KPIs aligned with the role and repeat them consistently.
- Engagement rate and reach/impressions
- Follower growth and retention
- CTR and conversions (when trackable)
- ROAS/CPA for paid campaigns
Campaigns and projects
Highlight case studies and measurable results
Project selection
Choose 2-3 campaigns that show strategy, creativity and performance.
- Goals (awareness, leads, sales, UGC, community)
- Strategies and formats (challenges, creators, funnel ads)
- Results with numbers (reach, UGC, ROAS, followers)
- Link to case studies or portfolio when possible
Education and courses
Degrees and courses in social marketing and advertising
Academic qualifications
Degrees and diplomas with dates and institution; if useful, mention exams or projects related to digital communication.
Professional courses
Add certifications and workshops on ads, analytics and content.
- Meta Blueprint / Meta Ads
- TikTok/Instagram Reels strategies
- Copywriting and content creation
- Analytics and reporting
Skills
Hard skills and soft skills specific to social media management
Hard skills
Tools, ads, content creation and KPI measurement.
- Editorial plan and scheduling
- Meta Ads: targeting and optimization
- Copywriting and adaptation to native formats
- Reporting and KPI interpretation
Soft skills
Transferable skills that make social work effective.
- Creativity and speed in adapting to trends
- Communication and mediation skills with the community
- Problem solving and reputation crisis management
- Organization and editorial deadline management
Languages
CEFR levels (A1-C2)
Formatting
Indicate language and level; if useful, specify usage (content in English, collaboration with international teams).
Certifications
Courses and certifications for social marketing and advertising
Certification list
Sort by year and include certifications relevant to the role.
- Facebook Blueprint Certification (2023)
- Hootsuite Social Marketing (2022)