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In magazine or newspaper, what's the main role of the columnist? What makes them different from "journalist?"

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Rebecca

A "columnist" is a type of journalist! But generally, a "columnist" writes opinion and commentary pieces in a series. They offer a personal perspective. The main difference is that the usual journalist is objective in their reporting. A "columnist" will provide a subjective opinion. Ex: I'm going to be a columnist for the local newspaper! Ex: I want to be a journalist so I can uncover the truth of a situation.

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