Startup Beat

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” You have probably heard the above quote before. And with this quote comes the big question, what job is best for me? For some, it could be sales, for others, it could be PR, or if you are lucky, it could be a digital strategist.

As companies compete for greater online visibility, digital strategists have become highly sought after. The job site Indeed has over 5,000 positions available for the role of digital strategist, with many jobs advertised by major names such as J P Morgan Chase, Facebook and The New York Times.

To get a better understanding of what this role entails and how anyone can get started, we spoke with veteran digital strategist Colin O’Riodan, who works for the international marketing agency Brandwidth, while also pioneering a busy freelance career.

1) You work as a Social Strategist

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