How to Get Your First Client as a Social Media Manager (2026 Beginner Guide)

Want to get your first client as a social media manager but don't know where to start? In this video, I'm sharing the exact strategies I used to get both local and international social media management clients. Whether you're a beginner social media manager, freelancer, virtual assistant, or content creator looking to offer social media services, these practical steps will help you start finding clients and getting paid. In this video, you'll learn: ✔️ How to get your first social media management client ✔️ Where to find social media manager jobs ✔️ How to use LinkedIn to get clients ✔️ How to send cold pitches that get responses ✔️ How to build a personal brand as a social media manager ✔️ How to promote your social media management services If you're serious about becoming a successful social media manager in 2026, this video is for you. ✨ Subscribe for: • Social Media Management Tips • Content Creation Strategies • Social Media Growth Advice • Creator Mindset & Personal Development • Freelancing Tips for Beginners Comment below: What is your biggest challenge as a social media manager right now? TIME STAMP 00:00 - INTRODUCTION 01:05 - STEP 1 — START WITH PEOPLE YOU ALREADY KNOW 02:57 - STEP 2 — USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO FIND JOBS 04:23 - STEP 3 — COLD PITCHING (THIS IS WHERE MONEY IS) 07:08 - STEP 4 — BUILD YOUR PERSONAL BRAND 08:57 - STEP 5 — CREATE AND PROMOTE YOUR OFFER VIDEOS I PROMISED TO ATTACH: Get a Job on LinkedIn FAST | How I Got Hired in 24 Hours    • Get a Job on LinkedIn FAST | How I Got Hir...   WHERE TO FIND ME Linkedin:   / ogwumike-chiemezie-tiffany   Instagram:   / tiffany__social   TikTok:   / tiffany_social   Social Media Tea Podcast : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... YouTube:    / @tiffanyogwumike   ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• VIDEOS RECOMMENDED Social media strategy that actually works    • How To Create a Social Media Strategy That...   How to Create a Social Media Content Calendar Using Canva (Step-by-Step Guide)    • How to Create a Social Media Content Calen...   #SocialMediaManager #SocialMediaManagement #GetClients #Freelancing #ContentCreator #SocialMediaTips #PersonalBranding #LinkedInTips #RemoteJobs #SocialMediaMarketing