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

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.

Big Plusses

• 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

1. Three relevant previously written articles (at least one hands‑on)
2. Brief note on your primary beat + hardware setup
3. Fresh pitch idea tailored to Android Police
4. 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.