Columnist

Columnist

Herb Caen, who was one of the most renowned columnists in the U.S.
Occupation
Names	Reporter writer journalist
Occupation type	Profession
Activity sectors	Mass media entertainment newspaper
Description
Competencies	Communication responsibility
Fields of employment	Mass media newspaper magazine broadcasting
Related jobs	Editor reporter writer

A columnist (/ˈkɒləm(n)ɪst/) is a person who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs. They take the form of a short essay by a specific writer who offers a personal point of view. Columns are sometimes written by a composite or a team, appearing under a pseudonym, or (in effect) a brand name. Columnists typically write daily or weekly columns. Some columns are later collected and reprinted in book form.