Pocket-Lint - Tech Writer

Valnet Tech Sites; United States; Remote; USD 3,300 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work

Exposure to large tech audience

Long-term growth potential

Job summary

Pocket-lint is seeking a sharp, creative Freelance Tech Writer to produce feature stories and feed content. You will focus exclusively on feature‑driven editorial including deep dives, industry analysis, opinion pieces, and feature stories across consumer devices, A/V gear, physical media, 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

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing tech features in English.
• Ability to translate hardware specs into clear reader-friendly content.
• Comfort with CMS publishing and basic SEO.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality feed articles and feature stories on consumer tech.
• Cover core categories: smartphones, tablets, laptops, Smart TVs, A/V gear, apps.
• Pitch original feature concepts and device roundups regularly.
• Publish quickly in a fast-paced CMS with editors' guidance.

Skills

Tech feature writing

Story pitching

Editing collaboration

SEO basics

Self-motivated

Tools

CMS platforms

Job description

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.

About the Company

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.