Remote Freelance Tech Writer: Feature Stories & Deep Dives

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

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.