Want a job covering Beyoncé or Taylor Swift? How to apply for new $100k+ gigs

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Calling all Swifties and BeyHive fans … are you Ready For It?

If it’s been one of your Sweet Dreams to have a full-time job dedicated to Beyoncé or Taylor Swift, you’re in luck. USA TODAY and The Tennessean are hiring an official Taylor Swift Reporter and a Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Reporter focused on their concerts, fan base and impacts on the music industry.

Call it What You Want, but these unique gigs are a pretty cool opportunity for anyone interested in media, entertainment, or just Crazy In Love with the global superstars alone, especially in the midst of the Eras Tour and Renaissance World Tour.

The Taylor Swift Reporter role will focus on the biggest moments from the next portions of Taylor Swift’s tour, what her fan base stands for and the effect she has across the music and business worlds.

“Swift’s fan base has grown to unprecedented heights, and so has the significance of her music and growing legacy,” the the job posting says. “We are looking for an energetic writer, photographer and social media pro who can quench an undeniable thirst for all things Taylor Swift with a steady stream of content across multiple platforms.”

Taylor Swift performs during the first night of the Cincinnati stop of the Eras Tour at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, June 30, 2023.
Taylor Swift performs during the first night of the Cincinnati stop of the Eras Tour at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, June 30, 2023.

In addition to her music and fanbase, the Beyoncé Reporter role will also be focused on Queen Bey’s music, fashion, cultural and economic influence too.

“The international superstar and icon’s impact is felt across generations. She has been a force in everything from how the country views race to how women think about their partners,” the job posting says. “We are looking for an energetic and enterprising writer, capable of a text and video-forward approach, who can capture Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s effect not only on the many industries in which she operates, but also on society.”

Beyoncé performing at Bank of America Stadium on Aug. 9, 2023 as part of her Renaissance World Tour.
Beyoncé performing at Bank of America Stadium on Aug. 9, 2023 as part of her Renaissance World Tour.

My first ever Beyoncé concert wasn’t at all what I expected. It was WAY better.

Both positions will be remote and the reporters will get to travel internationally, too.

The hourly rates for both roles will range between $21.63 and $50.87. Here’s what to know if you want to apply:

Taylor Swift Reporter and Beyoncé Reporter job requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • At least five years of journalism experience working in a digital-first newsroom.

  • Proven success in creating relevant, shareable stories that serve a loyal audience.

  • The ability to work collaboratively with a nationwide team of reporters, editors, photographers and producers to tell meaningful stories that serve specific audiences.

  • Ability to report in more than one language preferred.

How to apply:

Applications can be submitted online with the following documents:

  • Resume

  • A video cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.

  • Links to 4-8 online samples of your work.

You can find the more information about the Taylor Swift Reporter role online and more details on the Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Reporter role here.