Remote Linux Writer: News, Reviews & Open Source

Valnet's Tech Sites; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

XDA is seeking a Linux Writer to cover Linux news, distro reviews, command-line tutorials, and open-source projects in a fast-paced environment. This remote contract role invites a self-starter who can produce reliable, insightful pieces and collaborate with editors.

You will contribute features, guides, and tutorials, stay current on open source developments, and format visuals for the CMS while meeting deadlines and editorial standards.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and editing in English.
• Analytical thinking with ability to critique news sources.
• Expert knowledge of open source software, especially Linux.

Responsibilities

• Contribute reliably under tight deadlines (feed and feature).
• Pitch story ideas to editors.
• Input work into in-house CMS and format images per guidelines.
• Stay up to date on open source news, products and updates.
• Coordinate with editorial team for assignments and feedback.

Skills

Writing & editing

Analytical thinking

Linux/open source knowledge

Job description

XDA is seeking a Linux Writer to cover Linux news, distro reviews, command-line tutorials, and open-source projects in a fast-paced environment. This remote contract role invites a self-starter who can produce reliable, insightful pieces and collaborate with editors.

You will contribute features, guides, and tutorials, stay current on open source developments, and format visuals for the CMS while meeting deadlines and editorial standards.