Gannett, America’s largest newspaper chain, is seeking to rent two full-time reporters with strikingly particular beats. One must be a connoisseur of “Lemonade;” the opposite must be an skilled in all issues “1989.”

The media firm needs one journalist who will solely “chronicle the music, fashion, cultural and economic influence of Beyoncé” and one other who will “capture the music and cultural impact of Taylor Swift” for USA Today and The Tennessean. Both newspapers are a part of the USA Today Network, which is owned by Gannett. The job openings have been introduced this week. 

The best candidate for the “Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Reporter” place is “an energetic and enterprising writer” who can seize Beyoncé’s impact “not only on the many industries in which she operates, but also on society,” the posting says.

Beyoncé is at the moment on her Renaissance World Tour, which, by some estimates, will rake in a complete of $2 billion. The 32-time Grammy Award winner’s tour is because of finish on October 1 in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Similarly, the corporate needs a Swiftie who’s “an energetic writer, photographer and social media pro who can quench an undeniable thirst for all things Taylor Swift.”

The opening comes as Swift can be within the midst of a wildly profitable world tour. Her Eras Tour has grossed hundreds of millions of dollars and is credited with boosting local economies. Swift and AMC Theaters are additionally releasing a film about the tour in October. All the whereas, she continues to rack up awards and break music records. 

Both jobs require a willingness to journey extensively and a journalist with a voice “but not a bias,” in accordance with the postings. In addition to a resume, candidates must submit a video cowl letter. 

As information of the Swift reporter job unfold Tuesday, Gannett got here below criticism for its choice to supply such a particular place after saying hundreds of layoffs and widespread cutbacks final 12 months. The firm eradicated 20% of its journalism jobs between 2021 and 2022, in accordance with the Boston Business Journal. 

Prior to the corporate’s Beyoncé itemizing, Kristin Roberts, Gannett Media’s chief content material officer, mentioned in an announcement to CBS News that USA Today Network is “committed to serving our communities across America with journalism that is essential to millions of readers, viewers and listeners. And that includes providing our audience with content they crave.” 

“As Taylor Swift’s fanbase has grown to unprecedented heights, so has the influence of her music and growing legacy – not only on the industry but on our culture. She is shaping a generation,” Roberts mentioned.