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ATS Resume Keywords for Social Media Manager (2026)

The 20 keywords that actually move the score, pulled from current 2026 job descriptions in marketing.

If you're a Social Media Manager applying through any Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, BambooHR), the difference between getting an interview and getting auto-rejected is often keyword overlap with the specific job description. The list below is the 20 terms that recur across recent Social Media Manager job postings.

The 20 keywords

HootsuiteBufferSprout Socialcontent calendarcommunity managementpaid socialMeta AdsTikTok AdsLinkedIn Adsanalyticsengagement metricsinfluencer outreachtrend monitoringCanvavideo editingcopywritingbrand voicecrisis managementcampaign reportingsocial listening

How to use this list

  1. Paste the actual job description and your resume into the free ATS checker. It returns your current match score and the specific keywords missing from your resume.
  2. For each missing keyword you've genuinely used, add it inside an experience bullet — not in a "Skills" dump. ATS engines weigh keywords-in-context higher than keyword-stuff.
  3. Use the JD's exact phrasing. Iterate until your match score is 80%+.

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Instant 0–100 ATS score + keyword match + prioritized fixes. Runs in your browser, nothing uploaded.

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Or grab the free 1-page checklist: ATS Quick Fixes Checklist (free PDF).

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