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Tiffany Lo

The Queen is hiring someone to boost her 'presence in public eye' for £1k a week

The Queen is looking to pay £1,000-a-week for a social media guru to help boost followers across her profiles.

The desired employee will work closely with the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace as they join the royal communications team as the new Head of Digital Engagement.

Her Majesty wants an expert in the social media field to deliver 'creative content' that can consistently 'spark interest' in her audience.

The successful candidate will get paid £45,000 to £50,000 a year for a Monday to Friday job.

The successful candidate will work five days a week at Buckingham Palace (Getty Images)

The Queen now has just over 4.1 million followers on her Twitter under the handle 'RoyalFamily' and 6.9 million followers on Instagram and a further 4.9 million on Facebook .

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle currently have 9.9million followers on their Instagram, whereas Prince William and Kate Middleton amassed 10.4 million.

The job listing reads: "It's knowing your content will be viewed by millions.

The 'Sussex Royal' has 9.9million fans on their Instagram account (Getty Images)

"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.

"This is what makes working for the Royal Household exceptional.

"Joining this fast paced and dynamic team, your challenge will be to lead on and develop our digital communications strategy, and ensure that we make effective use of a range of digital platforms to support these aims."

The new Head of Digital Engagement will also show digital and editorial leadership to their small team of digital media specialists.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has a whopping 10.4million followers on Instagram (PA)

You'll also be confident using a range of content management systems, social media platforms and analytics tools," the post continues.

"A solid understanding of the technical aspects of digital platforms and channels is desirable, as well as an understanding of html and experience of improving the usability of digital products.

"Innovative and with creative flair, you'll have exemplary and compelling writing and editorial skills, and expertise in designing digital content for different audience groups, purposes and formats.

"A natural communicator, influential and with a genuine user focus, you'll liaise with a broad spectrum of stakeholders on a daily basis and will drive change through collaboration."

Applicants will have until December 24 to apply the job and the interview will take place in January 2020.

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