Android Police - News Writer

Valnet Tech Sites; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Valnet Tech Sites, covering AndroidPolice.com, seeks News Reporters to cover up-to-date Android news in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This remote freelance role requires residing in the US or Canada and working within US time zones.

Responsibilities include reporting on Android updates, coordinating with editors, and inputting content into our in-house CMS. Applicants should demonstrate strong English writing/editing and a passion for Android products.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and editing in English.
• Analytical thinker who can critique news sources.
• Expert knowledge of Android products or apps.
• Must 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

Writing

Editing

Analytical thinking

Android knowledge

Tools

CMS (in-house CMS)

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.com is 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