How bizarre! Earn a big salary as a meme specialist
Fast-track your way to becoming a meme mogul...
Calling all meme lovers, designers, and those looking for a simple yet niche industry. Did you know that making memes can be someone’s whole job?
If you’re anything like East Coast Breakfast, you probably find yourself scrolling through social media and having a laugh at an incredibly accurate meme. The question on most people’s mind is, "Who comes up with this stuff?"
Hang onto your keyboards and pause your thumbs because we’re about to introduce you to the wild world of meme specialists. These are the unsung heroes behind the viral bits of internet legendary.
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In these economic times, having a side hustle can help stretch your income to the end of the month.
According to a LinkedIn job posting, a Meme Specialist is responsible for creating engaging and captivating memes for social media campaigns.
Their daily routine involves scouring the vast expanse of the web for emerging trends, extracting comedic treasures from the depths of pop culture, and skilfully crafting them into bite-sized doses of hilarity. This role may even require a meme specialist to work side by side with a graphic designer and social media team.
Meme specialists have to stay ahead of the curve, predicting the next big thing before it even hits the mainstream.
So how much moola does one make for being witty?
According to ZipRecruitor, meme creation jobs can earn you from R1.5-million to R2-million ($83k - $1116k). Experience and qualifications for things such as SEO, design, and your portfolio all play a role in how much you land for the gig. Some companies can hire you on an hourly basis to aid with this specific gig.
Perhaps in the near future you'll find yourself joining the world of memes, armed with nothing but a quick wit, a device, and a knack for making people laugh?
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