MidGrowing growth
Columnist
Share opinions and analysis with regular audiences
$50,000 – $200,000/yrWrite recurring opinion or commentary columns on politics, culture, or specialty topics.
Highlights
Common tasks
Write regular columns, develop a point of view, engage readers, and appear on media panels.
Potential downsides
Public backlash to opinions, pressure to be provocative, and social media harassment.
Skills
WritingStorytellingCreativityPersuasion
Interests
Media & entertainmentCommunicationCreating & designing
Industries
Media
Work style
CreativeCollaborativeIndependentPeople-focused
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