MakeUseOf - News Writer

Valnet Tech Sites; United States; Remote; USD 2,200 - 5,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive per-story compensation

Remote freelance position

Exposure to large audience

Long-term growth opportunities

Job summary

MakeUseOf is seeking a News Reporter to deliver timely, clear technology news from a remote, freelance setup. You will identify developing stories, write concise reports, and provide analytical insights while meeting strict deadlines.

Candidates should write in English and be comfortable with SEO and a custom CMS. Applicants must be located in the US or Canada and operate within a US time zone to ensure coverage.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in writing and editing technology news in English.
• Strong knowledge of tech products, apps, and consumer electronics.
• Ability to extract the core of a story quickly for timely reporting.
• Proficiency with SEO practices and CMS usage.

Responsibilities

• Scour the internet to identify and write up-to-the-minute tech news stories.
• Extract the core of a story quickly to deliver informative reports.
• Provide analytical commentary on industry developments.
• Meet tight deadlines and input work into the in-house CMS.
• Coordinate with editorial for assignments and feedback.

Skills

Tech news writing

SEO proficiency

CMS experience

US time zone operation

Tools

CMS

Job description

This position will operate on a remote, freelance basis. Applicants must be located in the US or Canada. MakeUseOf (MUO) is one of the largest technology publications on the web, delivering practical, informative, and engaging content to a global audience of millions each month. Our mission is to help people get the most out of technology, and we’re looking for talented writers who share that passion. As a worldwide leader in the tech space, MakeUseOf operates at a rapid pace and we are currently looking for a News Reporter to join our team—specifically someone who can quickly get to the core of a story and deliver clear, engaging news content in a timely manner.

Your Responsibilities

• Scour the internet to identify, research, and write up-to-the-minute news stories regarding software updates, device launches, and emerging technology trends.
• Extract the core of a story quickly to deliver informative and timely reports in a fast-paced environment.
• Think analytically about news sources, providing insightful commentary that applauds or criticizes developments within the industry.
• Contribute reliably and consistently under tight deadlines.
• Input work into our in-house CMS according to our specific formatting and editorial guidelines.
• Coordinate closely with the editorial team for assignments and feedback.

What We Offer

• Competitive per-story compensation.
• Flexible schedule.
• Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice.
• Exposure to MakeUseOf’s massive audience, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.
• Long-term growth paths, including training workshops and potential for fixed base roles.

Experience and Skills

• Relevant experience in writing and editing technology news in the English language.
• Expert knowledge and broad familiarity with tech products, apps, and consumer electronics.
• Ability to think analytically and extract the "beating heart" of a story in a flash.
• Proficiency with SEO practices and experience using a custom CMS.
• Must be able to work reliably within a US Time Zone to ensure timely news coverage.
• A self-starter attitude with a passion for helping people get the most out of their technology.

MakeUseOf is part of the Valnet Publishing Group . Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel. Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence. The hiring team at MakeUseOf will reach out 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.