Whether you’re managing social media for a client or need a better way to manage your channels, using a reliable social media marketing tool could save you tons of time.With features like post scheduling, social listening, content composers, and more, these tools are crucial for anyone managing social media accounts.Setting aside time each week or month to tend to your social channels will ensure it gets done and that you see a return. Social media management tools have excellent features that not only help you work smarter but can help you determine if your efforts are working or if you need to head back to the drawing board.Plus, if there’s a way to save you hours each week, it’s worth a try.A reliable management tool can act as your social media assistant. If you block out a chunk of time each week or month to create and schedule your content, you’ll not only save yourself tons of time, but you can invest your time in what is most impactful for your goals.How do you know what tool is going to work best for you? In this edition of our Essential Tools for Freelancers series, Brian Clark discusses the benefits of using a social media management tool, and then highlights three of our favorites.To access the show notes, transcript, and links mentioned in this episode, view the episode page at: http://unemployable.com/podcast/essential-social-media-marketing-tools-for-freelancers***This episode of Unemployable, and the entire Essential Tools for Freelancers series, is sponsored by FreshBooks. To learn more and get a 30-day free trial (no credit card required), visit freshbooks.com/unemployable and enter “unemployable” in the “How did you hear about us?” section.