Android Police - News Writer

Valnet's Tech Sites; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Android Police is seeking experienced freelance News Reporters to cover Android developments, updates, and releases in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Remote position open to applicants located in the US or Canada.

Responsibilities include staying up to date on Android news, writing clear, concise reports, and coordinating with the editorial team for assignments and feedback. Applicants should have strong writing/editing skills in English, be self-starters, work within US time zones,

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in writing and editing in the English language.
• Ability to think analytically; evaluate or critique news sources.
• Expert knowledge and broad familiarity with Android products or apps.
• Must be able to work within a US time zone.

Responsibilities

• Ability to contribute reliably and consistently under tight deadlines.
• Stay up to date on the latest Android news, products and updates.
• Coordinate with the editorial team for assignments and feedback.
• Input work into our in-house CMS according to our guidelines.

Skills

News reporting

Analytical thinking

Android knowledge

US time zone

Job description

This position will operate on a remote, freelance basis. Applicants must be located in the US or Canada.

Are you an experienced blogger with a knack for cutting through the fat and extracting the beating heart of a story in a flash? Oh, and do you have a passion for everything Android?

AndroidPolice.comis looking for News Reporters to cover relevant and up-to-date informative tech stories, including Android updates and releases, in a fast paced, collaborative environment.

The Android Police team is constantly scouring the Internet for the latest Android news, sharing tips, tricks, tutorials, videos, and podcasts, reviewing devices, apps, and games, and keeping track of custom ROMs and hacks.

Job Responsibilities

• Ability to contribute reliably and consistentlyunder tight deadlines


• Stay up to date on the latest Android news, products and updates


• Coordinate with the editorial team for assignments and feedback


• Input work into our in-house CMS according to our guidelines

Application Requirements

• CV


• Cover Letter (tell us why you want to write for us!)


• 2-3 tech news articles you've written that demonstrate your writing abilities

Applicants must have a self-starter attitude and possess the following requirements

• Relevant experience in writing and editing in the English language


• Ability to think analytically; applauding or criticising aspects of the news source


• Expert knowledge and broad familiarity of Android products or apps


• Must be able to work within a US time zone

The hiring team at Android Police will get back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team. Only applications containing relevant writing samples will be considered.