Sep 19, 2023
If you're a die-hard Taylor Swift fan and a skilled journalist, there's a dream job for you! USA Today, along with The Tennessean, is on the hunt for an exclusive Taylor Swift reporter, who will be responsible for more than just covering her music; but also her influence on the world of business. Here's everything you need to know.
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Perhaps one of the most appealing aspects of this job is the generous compensation. Successful candidates can expect to earn an impressive hourly wage, ranging from $21.63 to $50.87.
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The reporter would be writing for USA Today and The Tennessean, a newspaper from Nashville, where Swift began her career as a country singer before selling out stadiums across North America on her record-breaking Eras Tour, which is expected to earn over $1 billion revenue.
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Swift's mega-successful Eras tour has saved the staggering US economy by minting around $4 billion in consumer spending. During the North American leg of her tour, Swift also became the first woman to break 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify and continues to top the charts.
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Swifties aren't just attending concerts; they're spending $1,300-$1,500 on hotels, travel, and food for every $100 spent on tickets. On the weekend she performed in Chicago, the city saw 97 per cent hotel occupancy, with over 45,000 rooms booked. Also, her performance in Houston got the city the highest hotel revenue for the year.
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On realising that the theatres are closing down due to the ongoing Hollywood strike, Taylor brought her Eras tour movie to theatres. In no time, AMC’s (American movie theatre chain) stock rose by 6 per cent, their website crashed — the 24 hour pre-sales of Swift’s shows surpassed even those of 'Spiderman' and 'Avengers'.
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Despite economic challenges and a rising cost of living, fans are willing to spend thousands of dollars to see Taylor Swift in concert. A national study reveals that 91 per cent of concertgoers would attend her shows again, reflecting the enduring appeal of the Eras Tour.
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Several factors contributed to Taylor's substantial earnings from the 'Eras Tour.' Her dedicated fan base played a pivotal role in driving ticket sales, while effective marketing strategies and awe-inspiring stage productions further boosted the tour's financial success.
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Originally slated for 27 shows, Swift extended her tour, adding new dates in cities like New Orleans, Indianapolis, and Toronto. As the tour goes international, it's expected to continue its reign through November 2024, with rumours of more dates to come.
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