Pocket-Lint - Tech Writer

Valnet Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 11,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive per-story pay

Flexible schedule

Remote work from any US location

Large audience exposure

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Pocket-lint seeks a Freelance Tech Writer to produce feature stories and feed content across consumer devices and media. This remote role within the U.S. focuses on clear, engaging tech storytelling with a strong emphasis on editorial standards and AI-free writing.

Work closely with editors, pitch timely features, and deliver high-quality content quickly for Pocket-lint's large audience. Flexible schedule and long-term growth opportunities are offered.

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.
• Self-starter able to pitch relevant, timely feature topics independently.
• Adherence to Valnet Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on AI writing tools.

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 CMS, format images, and follow house style guidelines.
• Work directly with editors on assignments, pitch feedback, and content strategy.

Skills

Tech writing

Tech knowledge

Explain tech clearly

SEO basics

Pitch ideas

Editorial standards AI policy

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.
• Flexible schedule.
• 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.

_ 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. _

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.