Think you’ve got what it takes to be the manager of social media for a brand like Pizza Hut? The food chain has announced that they’re going to be interviewing potential “social media mavens” and “masters of memes” next week in Austin during the SXSW festival. There’s one catch though: You’ll have to sell yourself in just 140 seconds. As a way to see how potential digital strategists handle brevity and cleverness, the interviewees are allowed the same number of seconds that Twitter allows for characters.
If you’re planning on trekking down to Austin, don’t worry, we’ve got a lot of experience on Twitter and have some sure-fire tips for you: Throw in the phrase YOLO as many times as possible (this always works). Somehow incorporate a picture of a recent meal you prepared (something everyone is interested in). Make sure to inform them of your gym schedule and running times (they will be impressed). These are the kind of things they will expect to see from you on social media …