opinion columnist
Newspaper perspective writer
An opinion columnist is a writer who publishes regular commentary expressing personal views on current events, politics, or culture, typically in a newspaper or magazine.
Unlike reporters who present facts, columnists argue positions and offer analysis: The opinion columnist called for the mayor's resignation.
The column usually appears under the writer's byline in a fixed spot.
- punditProfessional opinion-giver
- talking headTelevised commentator, closely framed
- editorialPublication's official viewpoint article
- bylineArticle author identification
- op-edSigned newspaper commentary
commentary · syndicated · provocative · think piece · hot take · hot button issue · culture war · soapbox · newspaper · liberal · conservative · contrarian · firebrand · scathing · leftist · right-wing · media elite · think tank
opinion columnistreporter
One who gathers news
beat reporter · investigative journalist · fact-checker · news correspondent · correspondent
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