The Houston Chronicle has an opening for an experienced columnist not shy to offer strong opinions on subjects most important to our audience, including regional professional, college and high school sports, the Big 12 and SEC and national issues.

It is an exciting time to write about sports in the nation’s fourth-largest city. Big events on the horizon include the 2016 Final Four and 2017 Super Bowl.

Applicants should apply to sports editor Randy Harvey at randy.harvey@chron.com.