6 Reasons Why the University of Michigan Should Hire DJ Waldow

Last week, I received a DM (private Twitter message), an email, and a text message – all directing me to this job opening: Social Media Director at the University of Michigan.

For those that know anything about me, it’s obvious that my status as “U of M alum” has become part of who I am. In every online bio, I include some mention of Michigan (Go Blue). If you were to search my email & browser history or followed my Facebook posts and Tweets on football Saturday or during college basketball season, you’d know that I bleed Maize ‘N Blue.

That’s why when I saw the job posting for the Social Media Director at U of M, I was giddy with excitement. As I read through the job description, I realized that it was written for me! I believe that everything happens for a reason.

So, without further ado, I present to you – and Lisa Rudgers (Vice President for Global Communications and Strategic Initiatives at University of Michigan) – my 6 reasons why the University of Michigan Should Hire DJ Waldow Social.

1. I’m a 1998 alumnus.
2. I bleed Maize ‘N Blue.
3. I live, breathe, and understand social media.
4. Sports, especially Michigan football and basketball, are my life.
5. I possess the 3 essential skills for an effective social media director – passion, knowledge, and time.
6. I’m professional, yet creative and fun.

Join me in this short video as I explain in more detail the 6 reasons why the University of Michigan Should Hire DJ Waldow.

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Go Blue.

DJ Waldow
@djwaldow