Meet the family who wants to employ a 'social media photographer'

A New York family has posted a job listing for a social media photographer who will also step in and help with the kids as needed.

The ad, shared on Craigslist, explained that the ideal candidate must be able to edit images and have experience of taking photos of young children and their families.

They also need to be proficient at using Instagram.

"Manhattan family looking for a photographer to work with them on a regular basis as their Social Media Coordinator, either FT or PT," the ad reads.

"This person MUST have advanced knowledge of of [sic] Photoshop and Lightroom, have experience working with/shooting young children/families and be comfortable acting as Mother's Helper on days when not shooting/editing."

The job attracts an hourly or daily rate, to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

While the post seems to perfectly reflect the demands of running a modern family, some Twitter followers have taken issue with the role being advertised.

Writer Dorsey Shaw shared the ad, writing: "May god have mercy on the soul of the person who takes this job. In the next 5 years NYC creatives will exist only to work on personal media projects for bored wealthy people."

Another commenter questioned exactly what was meant by the term 'mother's helper'.

"[What the hell] is Mother's Helper? The capitalised letters make me uncomfortable with the extra emphasis," they wrote.

"Yes, because what photographer and social media expert doesn't want to be a mother's helper on the side. What nonsense," another person wrote.

The ad, which was posted 24 days ago, is still on the site.