You probably spend a few hours scrolling through social media every day. You watch funny videos, comment on photos, and send friends goofy memes. Time seems to fly! You might even think, “I could do this all day!” 

    If you’ve ever wondered what that would be like, ask Ricky Sans. He’s the head of memes at Meta, which owns Instagram. While this involves spending a lot of time on social media, that’s not all Ricky does. We talked to him about his fascinating job. 

What would people be surprised to know about your work?   

    Most people think, “Oh, you work with memes! That’s fun!” It is, but it’s still work. I plan events that bring meme creators together. I also spend time reading about what’s happening in the world. Part of my job is knowing what is popular online at any moment, or what is about to be popular. That can be challenging to figure out.  

Be honest: Do you ever get sick of being online? 

    I do need to take 30-minute breaks! I try to go for walks or meet up with friends in real life. 

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your 13-year-old self? 

    Don’t be afraid to try something because it’s not traditional. Today people work as pro gamers and meme creators. Years ago, nobody thought that would be possible! Never be embarrassed of who you are and what you enjoy.