Meet Michael Walsh, Social Media Manager, who tells us all about his role with Action Research., a community-based social marketing company in Oceanside that specializes in changing human behavior through the application of traditional marketing activities blended with cutting edge research findings from the social and behavioral sciences including psychology, sociology, and economics. A Social Media Manager is someone who is a highly skilled writer and marketer passionate about empowering local communities. Someone in this position must be good at making highly technical concepts simple for wide audiences and growing brand engagement across social media platforms. This is an excellent career path for those interested in educating a wide range of audiences and advocating for environmental protection, as well as sustainability through a creative outlet. See what's available at Action Research Common Skills Needed: Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Organized, Strong Writing, Creative, Passionate About Community. To find out what you need to know, along with skills and abilities to perform well in any industry, build your own competency model.