Remote Freelance Tech Features Writer

Valnet's Tech Sites; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 34,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MakeUseOf is seeking freelance features writers to develop clear, engaging tech features across core verticals. You will translate complex subjects into practical, reader-friendly articles and perform hands-on testing of hardware, software, and workflows. You will format content in our CMS and collaborate with editors on pitches.

Ideal candidates pitch fresh ideas regularly, have proven English-language technical writing, and can work remotely on a contractual basis with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Track record writing technical guides, hardware deep-dives, or software features in English.
• Access to physical hardware, custom rigs, microcontrollers, or homelab environments for primary coverage areas.
• Strong drive to consistently pitch fresh, relevant article ideas matching current tech trends.

Responsibilities

• Proactively pitch creative, original feature ideas while regularly claiming assigned topics from editorial board.
• Write clear, engaging, and structurally sound feature articles that simplify complex technical concepts.
• Test software, hardware, or workflows hands-on to provide authentic, step-by-step guidance and technical analysis.
• Input, format, and structure articles inside our in-house CMS according to style guidelines (including screenshots, formatting, and link insertion).
• Work collaboratively with section editors to refine pitches and incorporate feedback.

Skills

Technical writing

English writing

Hardware testing

CMS formatting

Pitch ideas

Tools

CMS platforms

Job description

MakeUseOf is seeking freelance features writers to develop clear, engaging tech features across core verticals. You will translate complex subjects into practical, reader-friendly articles and perform hands-on testing of hardware, software, and workflows. You will format content in our CMS and collaborate with editors on pitches.

Ideal candidates pitch fresh ideas regularly, have proven English-language technical writing, and can work remotely on a contractual basis with flexible scheduling.