Here’s an exciting opportunity for us Twitterati:
BEIJING (AP) — Help wanted: Ancient Buddhist temple famed for its kung fu monks seeks media directors to build brand. English and social media skills required. Not necessary to be a monk, practice martial arts or eat vegetarian.
That online ad placed by
‘s 1,500-year-old already has drawn a brisk response, reflecting the institution’s exalted place in Chinese history and popular culture.Chinese state media reported Friday that 300 people have already applied for the two positions available, including business executives, media professionals and recent graduates of top overseas universities. Although the temple’s monks are all male, men and women are both invited to send in their resumes, the reports said….
The move is the latest attempt by the enterprising abbot
to exploit the temple’s fame in the name of propagating Buddhist thinking and culture….
True wisdom, grasshopper, is knowing you need help with your social media.
Legend tells of a legendary social media warrior whose social media skills were the stuff of…legend.
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2009/12/why_this_decade.php
At least, I wouldn’t have to give up meat or seafood.