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Visual sharing website PIXLEE defines the term ‘social media influencer’ as: a social media user who has gained credibility in a particular industry.\u00a0The evolution of social media has created the opportunity for the everyday person to be their own boss and make a living. The industry has produced the likes of Patricia Bright<\/a>, Natasha Oakley<\/a>, Jack<\/a> & Finn<\/a> Harries and many more – who are now sponsored by major brands such as M.A.C and Dior.<\/p>\n Top influencers can find themselves earning thousands of pounds per post and have found that it has given them a way to bridge the gap to other creative fields.<\/p>\n In this package, I speak to 3 different individuals who could help to shed light on the industry.<\/p>\n Photo by\u00a0Lina Yatsen<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n CUE: The social media industry is the hot new way to make a living. But how valid is it as a career path and how can you jump on the wave? Chloe Williams has more on this topic.<\/p>\n IN: “The initial rise of social media…”<\/p>\n OUT: “…visit bbc.co.uk\/radio1”<\/p>\n DUR: 3″30′<\/p>\n\n