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Coverage dated September 11, 2023 to September 13, 2023

Love pop music? Largest US newspaper chain is hiring Taylor Swift and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter writers

Headline from NBC Chicago, on the newest of 2 developments

Gannett, the United States’ biggest newspaper chain, posted two unusual job listings to its site.

NBC Chicago's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Swifties’ wildest dream: US media outlet posts Taylor Swift reporter job

    Headline from The Guardian ·

  2. Newest

    Love pop music? Largest US newspaper chain is hiring Taylor Swift and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter writers

    Headline from NBC Chicago ·

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Reports & sources

28 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    Swifties’ wildest dream: US media outlet posts Taylor Swift reporter job (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    The posting on Gannett’s site appeared on Tuesday and quickly went viral

  2. Variety

    USA Today Hiring Taylor Swift Reporter (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    Calling all Swifties: If you’ve ever wondered if you could get paid to devote your life to Taylor Swift, your moment has arrived. USA Today and the The USA Today Network’s newspaper The…

  3. Los Angeles Times

    The Beyoncé and Taylor Swift jobs at USA Today have sparked backlash from news reporters — here's why (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published

    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    USA Today is hiring two new reporters. Their beat: Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. The job listings have stirred fans and journalists still reeling from layoffs.

  4. FOX Business

    'Taylor Swift Reporter' job opening available at media company (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    Writing about Taylor Swift could become an entire job for a journalist seeking new work now that Gannett has put up an ad for a "Taylor Swift Reporter."

  5. Rolling Stone

    How Obsessed with Taylor Swift and Beyonce Are You? 'USA Today' Is Hiring (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published

    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The paper, along with ‘The Tennessean,’ is seeking to bring on beat reporters to cover each artist with impressive salaries for the right candidates

  6. NPR

    America's largest newspaper chain is hiring a full-time Taylor Swift reporter (opens NPR)

    Published

    NPR's feed description

    That's how influential Taylor Swift is in the music industry, she gets her own beat reporter. Gannett is looking for the right person to cover the pop star's music, impact and business empire.

  7. New York Times

    America’s Largest Newspaper Chain Is Hiring a Taylor Swift Reporter (opens New York Times)

    Published

    New York Times's feed description

    Newspapers rarely assign a reporter to cover a single artist. But Swift is a cultural force whose tour continues breaking records.

  8. CBS News

    Beyoncé, Taylor Swift reporter jobs added by Gannett, America's largest newspaper chain (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The media company said it is searching for journalists who will exclusively cover the two superstars.

  9. NBC Chicago

    Love pop music? Largest US newspaper chain is hiring Taylor Swift and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter writers (opens NBC Chicago)

    Published

    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Gannett, the United States’ biggest newspaper chain, posted two unusual job listings to its site.

  10. Wfmy News 2

    Largest US newspaper chain is hiring Taylor Swift and Beyoncé reporters, drawing interest and ire (opens Wfmy News 2)

    Published

    Wfmy News 2's feed description

    Attention swifties and members of the BeyHive: your perfect job listing just arrived.

  11. Deadline

    Taylor Swift & Beyoncé Reporters Sought By Gannett; Job Listings Draw Mixed Reaction (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    Newspaper coverage of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé is about to get even bigger, with Gannett this week posting job listings for dedicated reporters for each of the artists at USA Today and The Tennesse…

  12. Foxla

    This newspaper is hiring Taylor Swift and Beyoncé reporters (opens Foxla)

    Published

    Foxla's feed description

    It's a dream job for superfans, but the job postings are drawing criticism from some journalists.

  13. Washington Times

    On the Beyonce beat: U.S. newspaper chain slammed for hiring reporters for Bey and Taylor Swift (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    This week the United States’ biggest newspaper chain posted to its site two unusual job listings: a Taylor Swift reporter and a Beyonce reporter.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.