The job market these days is quite fluid. Advancements in technology mean that jobs that are hot today could disappear tomorrow, and jobs you haven’t even heard of could be the next big thing. With that in mind, Reuters is reporting on a variety of tech-related jobs which are emerging even as we speak (or type).

Most of these “jobs of the future,” make use of Web 2.0 sites, tools and information. And although they are not well known today, some of these positions are likely to be very much in demand over the next few years. Here are just a few projected future jobs to ponder:

Social Media Specialist — professionals who work in this position will specialize in converting short and interesting media of various types into attention-getting online content uploaded to Web 2.0 sites such as Youtube Myspace and Facebook.

The outlook for social media specialists is increasingly good, and projections show that social networking will continue to be hot through the next five to seven years, though it is likely that the technology and web site layouts will change significantly. Professionals who work in this field will need to be lifelong learners who are part multimedia content developer, part online marketer, and part audio and video content specialist.

Online Coach — this emerging Web 2.0 position will involve the use of video and audio conferencing, as well as instant messaging and other online communication to assist clients in learning and staying up-to-date on Internet technology and mobile communications.

Online coaches will also be experienced with off-line PDA and smart phone technology, and have the ability to update clients by computer, phone or PDA.

Social Network Catalyst — workers in this field will educate, promote and nurture the growth of specific networks. Job tasks could vary greatly, with a few examples being, posting on message boards and online forums and scouring the net for interesting content to link with.

The social network catalyst will ideally be a real “people person,” who also happens to have a “geek like” fascination with all things Internet-related.

Gaps Consultant — a gaps consultant is an information specialist who gathers data relating to underdeveloped areas within Internet growth, including processes that are missing in networks. A gaps consultant could primarily be an instructional designer, online editor or researcher, or even a content writer or multimedia developer.

If most of these job descriptions sound unfamiliar to you, don’t worry; there are actually only a few people working within these specific fields full-time at the moment. But if Internet trends continue as many researchers project they will, it won’t be long before titles such as Social Network Catalyst become as common as Certified Public Accountant. See you in the future!