**Job Description** **_Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve._** **Conservative Columnist** Remote Based position, located in Alabama Alabama Media Group seeks an established political voice to provide thoughtful conservative commentary on state and national issues. The ideal candidate will offer nuanced analysis that elevates public discourse while engaging constructively with diverse viewpoints. We are looking for someone who can build trust with readers through well-researched, principled commentary that reflects a deep understanding of Alabama's political landscape. The base salary range is $75,000 to $80,000 per year. **Key Responsibilities:** + Produce regular columns analyzing political developments through a conservative lens + Develop original insights on policy issues affecting Alabama and the South + Engage with readers through broadcast, social media and community events + Participate in multimedia content creation, including podcasts and video commentary + Maintain high standards of factual accuracy and intellectual integrity **Requirements:** + Degree in journalism, political science, or related field or equivalent education and work experience in journalism reporting and writing + Minimum of eight years of journalism experience with a record of political commentary or journalism + Demonstrated ability to craft compelling, well-reasoned arguments + Deep knowledge of Alabama politics, history, and culture + Strong network of political and community contacts + Excellent research and fact-checking skills + Comfort with multimedia platforms and public speaking + Relevant experience in political writing or commentary _This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events._ **Additional Information** Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity. Alabama Media Group is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com . Alabama Media Group is one of the country's most innovative local media companies -- and operates AL.com, the AL Education Lab, This is Alabama, People of Alabama and the Birmingham, Huntsville and Mobile editions of The Lede. In addition, the company runs a digital marketing business which serves advertising clients throughout the Southeast, a film production group Advance Originals, and the national brands Reckon and It's a Southern Thing. In the past 5 years, AL.com journalists have been awarded two Pulitzer Prizes and been a finalist for another, won 21 regional Emmys for documentary work, an Edward R. Murrow award for podcasting and a Webby Award for short-form comedy. _Advance Local Media is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law._ _If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information._ Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.