Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Political columnists write opinion pieces about politics and government for publication in newspapers and magazines. Some columnists work for syndicates, which are organizations that sell articles to many media at once.
Political writers express, edit, promote, and interpret ideas and facts about politics and government in written form for newspapers, magazines, books, Web sites, and radio and television broadcasts.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
NoneOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Curious
Organized
Realistic
Career Ladder
Syndicated Political Columnist
Staff Political Columnist
Editorial Assistant
Intern
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