Want to be the voice of University of Michigan basketball? It's possible if you can say why in 140 characters or less
Fans in Crisler Center cheer on the U-M basketball team.
Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com
Are you adept at expressing your thoughts in 140-character snippets?
If so, the University of Michigan basketball team has a job for you.
The athletic department is looking for a tweeter to be the voice of Wolverines basketball in the 2012-13 season. According to the department, the individual would connect with fans throughout game day under the Twitter monicker @umichbball, the official basketball twitter account for the school.
Sounds fun, right?
Those interested should submit a tweet that sums up why they're the best pick and a season preview writing sample of 100 words.
Be warned: The position comes with no pay, but the tweeter does get free tickets, an all-access pass to practice and free food.
According to the athletic department posting, candidates must be available for all games during the 2012-13 season, including the Big Ten and NCAA Tournament. Entries will be accepted through Tuesday, Oct.16.
The athletic department held a similar contest for basketball last year.
Kellie Woodhouse covers higher education for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at kelliewoodhouse@annarbor.com or 734-623-4602 and follow her on twitter.
Comments
Craig Lounsbury
Wed, Oct 10, 2012 : 7:15 p.m.
".... the tweeter does get free tickets, an all-access pass to practice and free food. According to the athletic department posting, candidates must be available for all games during the 2012-13 season, including the Big Ten and NCAA Tournament." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Not that I'm interested in the job but on whose dime does the tweet-master get to the away games? (138 characters not including the quote)