Gannett hiring 2 reporters, each of whom will be tasked with covering one of the mega-starsThe Gannett news company is seeking a reporter 'who can capture Beyoncé Knowles-Carter's effect not only on the many industries in which she operates, but also on society.' The image above shows Beyoncé accepting the award for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album at the Grammy Awards in February.
"Seeing both the facts and the fury, the Taylor Swift reporter will identify why the pop star's influence only expands, what her fanbase stands for in pop culture, and the effect she has across the music and business worlds," the company's website says. At some newspapers, the union said the headcount has fallen by as much as 90 per cent. Last year alone, Gannett cut about six per cent of its roughly 3,440-person U.S. media division.
Both of the Gannett positions require five years of journalism experience working in a digital-first newsroom and the ability to travel internationally. The hourly rates for these roles is listed in a range of $21.63 US and $50.87 US., says this type of role makes space for more positive stories about Black women.