It’s hard to deny the power of Taylor Swift — from her record-breaking Eraz Tour to her hit songs and her unprecedented success in making history as a female singer — most recently her nine-award win at MTV’s Video Music Awards. with.
Swift has made such an impact that one major media outlet is making it someone’s full-time job to keep up.
USA TODAY and The Tennessean, a division of Gannett’s USA TODAY Network, are looking for a Taylor Swift reporter, according to a Job listing posted on Tuesday,
The reporter will be covering all things Tay in a role that will surely be Swiftie’s “wildest dream.”
“Swift’s fan base has grown unprecedentedly, and the importance of her music and growing legacy has grown as well. We’re looking for an energetic writer, photographer, and social media pro who is an advocate for all things Taylor Swift. To quench the unquenchable thirst for content across multiple platforms,” the job posting said.
It states, “Looking at both the facts and the fury, Taylor Swift Reporter will identify why the pop star’s influence is only growing, the importance her fans have in pop culture, and the impact she has had in the music and business worlds. “
The outlet said it was looking for a “journalist with a voice” who would not exhibit bias. Candidates must have five years of journalism experience in a digital-first newsroom and proven success in delivering shareable stories.
The role is remote, anyone in the continental US is able to apply. Applicants for this position must be willing to travel internationally.
The job posting is especially significant as it follows mass layoffs at Gannett. According to the Daily Beast, the media outlet has been cutting local outlet jobs for the past two years and reported a 6% decline in its news division in December.
Swift continues to redefine extreme. They began releasing albums nearly 20 years ago and are currently on a world tour to cross the $2 million mark in North American sales alone. She dominated last night’s VMAs and took home song of the night with “Anti-Hero.”