Pocket-Lint - Tech Writer

Valnet's Tech Sites; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 2,800 - 5,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within US

Exposure to Pocket-lint audience

Long-term growth opportunities

Job summary

Pocket-lint, part of the Valnet Publishing Group, seeks a Freelance Tech Writer to produce feature stories and feed content on consumer tech topics, including smartphones, laptops, Smart TVs, and apps. You will pitch and write analysis, trends, and opinions for a broad audience, working remotely from the US.

You’ll collaborate with editors, deliver timely pieces, and adhere to our editorial standards, including a ban on AI writing tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing tech features, consumer guides, or hardware content in English.
• Strong familiarity with smartphones, laptops, Smart TVs, A/V hardware, physical media formats, and major app ecosystems.
• Ability to break down specs and tech trends into clear, engaging, human-sounding advice for everyday readers.
• Basic understanding of SEO practices and comfort working within a digital CMS platform.
• A self-starter attitude with a drive to pitch relevant, timely feature topics independently.
• Strict adherence to Editorial Standards, including a zero-tolerance policy for Artificial Intelligence writing.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality feed articles and feature stories covering consumer tech, hardware, apps, and entertainment setups.
• Focus coverage on core categories: smartphones, tablets, laptops, Smart TVs, A/V gear, physical media, and apps.
• Pitch original, practical feature concepts, opinion pieces, and device roundups regularly.
• Turn around clean, engaging content quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Upload drafts directly into our custom CMS, format images, and follow house style guidelines.
• Work directly with editors on assignments, pitch feedback, and content strategy.

Skills

Tech feature writing

Consumer guides

Hardware content

English writing

Tools

CMS platform

SEO basics

Job description

This position will operate on a remote basis within the U.S.

About Pocket-lint

Pocket-lint is a leading authority on consumer tech, digital entertainment, and personal hardware, reaching millions of readers worldwide. As part of the Valnet Publishing Group, Pocket-lint operates at a fast pace to deliver expert coverage across the modern consumer technology landscape.

About the Role

We are seeking a sharp, creative Freelance Tech Writer to produce feature stories and feed content. In this role, you will focus exclusively on feature-driven editorial including deep dives, industry analysis, opinion pieces, and feature stories across consumer devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, Smart TVs), A/V gear, physical media (4K Blu-ray, vinyl), and apps.

Working closely with our editorial team, you will pitch and write thought-provoking content that explores tech trends, examines hardware ecosystems, and offers fresh perspectives on everyday consumer technology.

Your Responsibilities

• Write high-quality feed articles and feature stories covering consumer tech, hardware, apps, and entertainment setups.
• Focus coverage on core categories: smartphones, tablets, laptops, Smart TVs, A/V gear, physical media, and apps.
• Pitch original, practical feature concepts, opinion pieces, and device roundups regularly.
• Turn around clean, engaging content quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Upload drafts directly into our custom CMS, format images, and follow house style guidelines.
• Work directly with editors on assignments, pitch feedback, and content strategy.

What We Offer

• Competitive per-story compensation.
• Remote position to work from a location of your choice.
• Exposure to Pocket-lint’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

• Proven experience writing tech features, consumer guides, or hardware content in English.
• Strong familiarity with smartphones, laptops, Smart TVs, A/V hardware, physical media formats, and major app ecosystems.
• Ability to break down specs and tech trends into clear, engaging, human-sounding advice for everyday readers.
• Basic understanding of SEO practices and comfort working within a digital CMS platform.
• A self-starter attitude with a drive to pitch relevant, timely feature topics independently.
• Strict adherence to Valnet’s Editorial Standards, including a zero-tolerance policy for Artificial Intelligence (AI) writing tools.

Pocket-lintis 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.