The position has been filled: Hunt for the 1st Taylor Swift reporter ends – National

Arizona journalist Bryan West resides each Swiftie‘s wildest desires. 

Lately, it seems like Taylor Swift is in all places. Whether or not it’s her extremely profitable Eras Tour or the regular launch of her re-recorded Taylor’s Model albums, the cultural influence of Swift is simple.

So, when Gannett, the largest newspaper chain within the U.S., posted a job discover for a full-time Taylor Swift reporter in September, it simply made sense.

As anticipated, the posting additionally triggered a tsunami of purposes from keen Swift followers vying for the first-of-its-kind place. (Even a “very established White Home reporter” allegedly threw their hat within the ring, based on a Gannett government.)

On Monday, Selection lastly confirmed West — a 35-year-old self-proclaimed Swiftie — landed the coveted gig.

West, who lately moved from Arizona to Nashville, will probably be figuring out of The Tennessean newsroom and could have his work printed in USA Right this moment, in addition to Gannett’s greater than 200 native dailies.

West must be Fearless in his reporting, particularly when combatting those that don’t imagine the Swift beat is worth it.

“I’d say this place’s no totally different than being a sports activities journalist who’s a fan of the house crew,” West advised Selection.

“I’m only a fan of Taylor and I’ve adopted her entire profession, however I even have that journalistic background: going to Northwestern, profitable awards, working in newsrooms throughout the nation,” he defined. “I believe that’s the enjoyable of this job is that, yeah, you may speak Easter eggs, but it surely actually is extra of the seriousness, just like the influence that she has on society and enterprise and music.”

As a part of his utility, West submitted a video outlining 13 the explanation why he ought to be employed for the reporting job — an homage to the singer’s fortunate set of numbers.

Within the five-minute video, West’s rationale included his expertise in fast-paced information environments, his skill to report with out bias and, in fact, his love for Swift. (West joked his infatuation with Swift is so robust that he thought he “may very well be straight” after posing with the singer at a 2018 meet-and-greet).

West advised Selection his love for Swift is so robust, it’s even earned him a fame amongst his former newsroom colleagues.

“The newscasters would make enjoyable of me, saying issues like, ‘We’re shocked Bryan didn’t name in sick to work immediately as a result of Taylor launched a brand new album,’” he recalled.

All in all, it feels like West is the precise man for the job. Hopefully the opposite candidates received’t harbour any dangerous blood. 

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After asserting the Taylor Swift reporting place, Gannett additionally put a name out for a full-time journalist to cowl all issues Beyoncé. The position has but to be crammed.

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