Want to “Shake It Off” and dive into the world of Taylor Swift? A major newspaper is on the hunt for a dedicated reporter to cover the global superstar’s every move. The Tennessean, part of the USA Today network, has posted a job opening for a “Taylor Swift Reporter” to cover the singer’s skyrocketing fame and influence.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced journalist with a passion for music, pop culture, and social media. They will be tasked with identifying why Swift’s influence continues to grow, what her fanbase represents in pop culture, and the impact she has on the music and business worlds.
The job posting comes as Swift announces her film version of “The Eras Tour,” which is expected to bring in a whopping $100 million by the end of its opening weekend. The singer has also been making headlines with her re-recorded version of her album “1989,” set to debut on October 27.
The Tennessean is looking to hire a reporter to specifically cover singer and songwriter Taylor Swift
The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism, or a related field, with at least five years of experience working in a digital-first newsroom. The ideal candidate should be willing to travel and can live anywhere in the United States, except for Alaska or Hawaii.
The job appears to be remote, but offers the option to make one of Gannett’s local newsrooms across the country the “base of operations.” Interested candidates should submit a one- to two-page resume, a video cover letter, and examples of their written work.
The listing does not state whether the job is full-time, but indicates that the right candidate could earn up to $50 per hour.
This is the job posting for the Taylor Swift Reporter role at The Tennessean
Swift’s popularity has reached new heights, with her The Eras Tour breaking records and raking in unprecedented sums of money. The tour is projected to make a gross of $2.2 billion in North American ticket sales alone, making it the most profitable tour ever.
The singer’s economic footprint is so massive that it has infused the economies of the 20 cities it has stopped in, boosting travel, transportation, lodging, and local businesses.
Swift’s superstar status has also caused some headaches, with fans swarming her locations and cameras capturing her every move.
In August, hundreds of fans gathered outside a restaurant in Long Beach Island, New Jersey, where Swift was dining with friends, including Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley.
Police had to arrive to ensure the crowd was behaving, and videos of Swift’s presence at the restaurant circulated on social media.