Valnet's Tech Sites is hiring: Android Police - Features Writer in Houston

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr En Español: 5 días atrás Estar entre los primeros 25 solicitantes Este puesto funcionará a distancia, de forma independiente. Android Police está ampliando su lista de trabajadores independientes y contrata a varios escritores experimentados para ofrecer historias agudas y autorizadas en todo el universo de Android. Podrá lanzar y producir narrativas originales, obsesionadas con el lectordiversiones profundas, experimentos prácticos, tomas oportunasque impulsan nuestro sitio, canales sociales y boletines informativos. Lo que cubrimos teléfonos, tabletas y aplicaciones Android Dispositivos y ecosistemas domésticos inteligentes Amazon Fire tablets, Fire TV y Kindleup E Ink hardware (e-readers, tomadores de notas, pantallas) Actualizaciones, funciones y trucos ocultos de Android OS Productividad y flujos de trabajo Las manos inteligentes de Android escriben: Freelance con un mínimo de piezas de contrato de escritura. Consideraremos escritores excepcionales en otros lugares si puede trabajar de manera fiable dentro de una zona horaria oriental. Pasión por su ritmo y un impulso para entregar tomas frescas y originales. Contactos de medios sólidos para productos exclusivos y fuentes de Bylines en puntos de venta como Android Authority , 9to5Google , 9 to5Mac , XDA , Pocket-lint , How-To Geek , o similares Una fuerte presencia en las redes sociales y participación después de Familiarización con la voz y la audiencia de Android Policía Cómo trabajamos Pagos: pagos mensuales o mensuales oportunos a través de PayPal, o Payoneer. Tarifas competitivas por historia, se publican. Proceso: Cada artículo se publica mediante edición de copias profesionales; creamos artículos personalizados; su trabajo se promueve en todos nuestros canales sociales y boletines de noticias.