Android Police - Features Writer Job at Valnet's Tech Sites in Houston

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This position will operate on a remote, freelance basis.

Android Police is expanding its freelance roster and hiring multiple experienced features writers to deliver sharp, authoritative stories across the Android universe. You’ll pitch and produce original, reader-obsessed narratives—deep dives, hands‑on experiments, timely takes—that power our site, social channels, and newsletters.

What We Cover

• Android phones, tablets, and apps
• Smart home devices and ecosystems
• Amazon Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Kindle lineup
• E Ink hardware (e‑readers, note‑takers, displays)
• Android OS updates, features, and hidden tricks
• Productivity apps and workflows

The Role

• Hands‑on writing: Freelance contract with a minimum set of published stories per month.
• Pitch‑driven: You own your ideas. Submit strong pitches weekly.
• Quick‑response availability: Pitch and file same‑day or next‑day pieces on breaking news, OS drops, or viral trends.
• No commerce, affiliate, or sponsored content—100% editorial.
• Mix of formats: A healthy chunk of first‑person pieces, plus reported features, how‑tos, and analysis.

Requirements

• Proven experience: 3+ years writing features for established tech/consumer outlets (prior bylines required).
• Deep knowledge of at least one beat above; bonus for multiple.
• Hardware on hand: Current Android devices (Android 14+) and any smart home/E Ink gear you’ll cover.
• US or Canada‑based preferred . We’ll consider exceptional writers elsewhere if you can reliably work within an Eastern time zone.
• Passion for your beat and a drive to deliver fresh, original takes.
• Solid media contacts for exclusives and sourcing
• Bylines at outlets like Android Authority , 9to5Google , 9to5Mac , XDA , Pocket‑lint , How‑To Geek , or similar
• Strong social‑media presence and engaged following
• Familiarity with Android Police’s voice and audience

How We Work

• Payment: Timely bi‑monthly or monthly payments via PayPal, or Payoneer . Competitive per‑story rates, paid on publication.
• Process: Every piece goes through professional copy edit; we create custom art; your work is promoted across our social channels and newsletters.
• Quality bar: Excellent, well‑sourced writing (we fact‑check everything).
• Long‑term home: Most writers stay for years . We run training workshops, offer growth paths to fixed base roles, product‑review gigs, and more.

Application Requirements

• Three relevant previously written articles (at least one hands‑on)
• Brief note on your primary beat + hardware setup
• Fresh pitch idea tailored to Android Police
• Links to your social profiles / portfolio

We will get back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team.