How secure is a social media marketing career for the future?

[Stacey]

I am completing my final quarter in college and am also working as a content writer, editor, and social media marketing person for a non-profit. I am pursuing a career in social media marketing because it offers companies free publicity, instant access to millions of potential consumers, and a great and simple way to communicate with those consumers in ways that other media does not allow.

My question to you is, do you think this career choice has a secure future? Do you think social media marketing jobs will increase in demand in the long term or do you think this is just a fad? Your input is appreciated.

[Social Diva]

I guess that Facebook's over 500 million users ( who are growing ) is by far not a fad at all and yes, social media is definitely the new way we communicate with each other and it's not just some fancy apps that you download on your Android or iPhone. This year is the right time to start as many businesses will leverage social media for their own campaigns. Good Luck!

( Note: I've included a link about what businesses are looking for when it comes to hiring a social media person, so at least you can have a heads up )