September 14th 2023.
The music world is abuzz with news that Gannett, the newspaper chain that owns over 200 daily papers across the country, is looking for "modern storytellers" to report on the latest news surrounding superstars Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. This is an exciting opportunity for Bey Hivers and Swifties, as they now have the chance to use their fandom to secure a job.
Gannett's job description outlines the different tasks for each of the reporters. The Beyoncé reporter will be responsible for relaying news on the singer's effect on society and the industries she operates in, while the Taylor Swift reporter will need to explore why her influence continues to expand, what her fanbase stands for in pop culture, and the impact she has in the music and business worlds.
Michael Anastasi, The Tennessean's editor and Gannett's vice president for local news, is confident that Gannett's unique coverage will attract paying customers. He said, “I put our sophisticated coverage up against anybody.”
However, not everyone is impressed with the decision to hire celebrity-driven reporters. Rick Edmonds, an expert at Poynter Institute, commented that it “raises some questions” as it seems to go against the company's commitment to local journalism. Music writer Jeremy Gordon added that it “doesn’t feel great to see ‘full-time stan’ go out as an actual journalism job.”
On the other hand, academic and author of “Beyoncé in Formation: Remixing Black Feminism”, Omise’eke Tinsley, believes that the new role will create space for more positive stories about Black women.
Overall, Gannett's new reporter positions are sure to be a hit with all the Bey Hivers and Swifties out there. It will be interesting to see what comes out of this new venture and how it will affect both the music and journalism industries.
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