Remote Tech News Reporter — Freelance

Valnet Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote freelance

Flexible schedule

Massive audience exposure

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MakeUseOf is seeking a News Reporter to join our team on a remote, freelance basis. Applicants must be located in the US or Canada. You will scour the internet to identify timely tech news, extract core insights, and deliver engaging reports under tight deadlines.

You will write in English, optimize for SEO, and input stories into our CMS while coordinating with editors. This role offers flexible hours and exposure to millions of readers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and editing technology news in English.
• Broad familiarity with tech products, apps, and consumer electronics.
• Ability to quickly extract the core of a story for timely reports.
• Proficiency with SEO practices and experience using a CMS.
• Must work reliably within a US Time Zone.

Responsibilities

• Scour the internet to identify and write up-to-the-minute news stories on software updates, device launches, and tech trends.
• Extract the core of a story quickly to deliver informative reports under tight deadlines.
• Provide analytical commentary that highlights developments in the tech industry.
• Contribute consistently and reliably under fast-paced schedules.
• Input stories into an in-house CMS per editorial guidelines and coordinate with the editorial team.

Skills

Tech journalism

Editing technology news

SEO proficiency

CMS experience

Time-zone aligned (US)

Tools

CMS platforms

Job description

MakeUseOf is seeking a News Reporter to join our team on a remote, freelance basis. Applicants must be located in the US or Canada. You will scour the internet to identify timely tech news, extract core insights, and deliver engaging reports under tight deadlines.

You will write in English, optimize for SEO, and input stories into our CMS while coordinating with editors. This role offers flexible hours and exposure to millions of readers worldwide.