Political Columnists and Writers

Most political columnists and writers work in newsrooms or offices. The atmosphere in a newsroom is generally fast paced and loud, so political columnists and writers must be able to concentrate and meet deadlines in this type of environment. Some political writers, especially those who are syndicated but not affiliated with a particular newspaper or magazine, work out of their homes or private offices.

Political columnists and writers occasionally travel to conduct interviews or do research on location. They may travel to government offices, state capitals, courthouses, political demonstrations, political conventions, press conferences, foreign countries, and other settings to gather information for columns and articles. Some political columnists and writers work 48 hours or more a week.