Valnet Tech Sites
Android Police - Features Writer Job at Valnet Tech Sites in Houston
Valnet Tech Sites, Houston, TX, US, 77246
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
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.
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