It’s the Queen’s 90th birthday tomorrow, April 21, but proving some are never too long in the tooth, Her Maj is currently advertising for a new head of social media.
The UK’s Royal Family is offering up to £50,000 (almost $72,000) for someone (responsible, presumably) to work as its head of digital engagement in charge of websites and social media accounts with an audience of potentially billions around the world.
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You’ll work over at Buckingham Palace, have 33 days of holiday and, even though there is usually no such thing, get free lunch.
In a slightly chilling statement, given that many UK citizens have long been calling for abolition of the monarchy, the role is summarized thus [to be read in The Queen’s voice]: “It’s about never standing still and finding new ways to maintain The Queen’s presence in the public eye and on the world stage.”
But remember: “The reaction to our work is always high-profile, and so reputation, brand and impact will be at the forefront of all you do.”
You will manage accounts like @BritishMonarchy, @KensingtonRoyal and @ClarenceHouse. However @Queen_UK is, apparently, a parody.
Have decided to abdicate. Kidding, kidding! Sorry Charles, mummy's just teasing.
— Elizabeth Windsor (@Queen_UK) April 17, 2016
This, however, actually happened.
Don't forget BB-8 – The Duke and Prince Harry say hi to the @starwars cast!https://t.co/9ibP96L2vS
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 19, 2016
So what will be your first retweet on the job?
Someone just faceswapped the Queen and Prince George. pic.twitter.com/lgjCaXigYr
— Alvin Carpio (@AlvinCarpio) April 20, 2016
This is starting to look like Boaty McBoatface all over again.
Buckingham Palace post £50,000 job ad for someone to run Queen’s Facebook and Twitter on iNews
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