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

While no journalism job is perfect, a new role posted by Gannett, the US media company, may just be a Taylor Swift fan’s wildest dream.

On Tuesday, a job simply titled “Taylor Swift reporter” appeared on the Gannett Careers’ Dayforce site. The desired reporter, who is being sought by both USA Today and the Tennessean, is to be “experienced, video-forward” and adept at capturing “the music and cultural impact of Taylor Swift”.

This article was amended on 12 September 2023 to correct a misattributed quote.