Tech Senior Editor

Valnet Tech Sites; United States; Teletrabalho; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Valnet is seeking a Senior Editor to lead editorial direction for one of its established consumer technology brands. The role combines hands-on editing, writing, planning, and team leadership in a fast-paced environment.

You will own core coverage segments, shape daily reporting standards, and guide workflow while managing a remote editorial team and ensuring high editorial quality across all outputs.

Qualificações

• Experience editing and writing consumer technology content.
• Hands-on knowledge of desktop builds, mobile/handheld devices, operating systems, and enthusiast maker hardware.
• Experience leading or mentoring freelance writers.
• Comfortable making editorial decisions and juggling multiple priorities.
• Strong editorial judgment, organization, and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Own and execute editorial coverage strategy across core computing verticals and enthusiast hardware.
• Lead and mentor a team of freelance writers, providing consistent feedback and growth opportunities.
• Review pitches, assign topics, manage deadlines, and perform copy edits to keep production on track.
• Contribute original content when needed within core coverage areas.
• Collaborate with editorial leadership to maintain a balanced editorial calendar and stay current with tech trends.

Conhecimentos

Editorial leadership

Editing & writing

Freelance writer management

Project management

Editorial strategy

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This position will operate on a remote, contractual basis. Candidates must reside in the U.S. or Canada, or in countries within a few hours of the EST time zone.

Valnet is seeking a Senior Editor to support editorial leadership for one of its established consumer technology brands (including How-to Geek, Android Police, XDA, Pocket-lint, or MakeUseOf).

This role is suited to an editor who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is comfortable balancing editing, writing, planning, and team leadership. You’ll take ownership of a core content segment and play an important role in shaping daily coverage, editorial standards, and workflow.

Responsibilities

Editorial Ownership & Execution

• Help guide coverage strategy across core computing verticals, including operating systems (Windows, Linux, Android), consumer hardware/devices , and enthusiast DIY tech (single-board computers, microcontrollers, 3D printing).


• Maintain high standards for accuracy, authority, and clarity across published content.


• Manage the editorial pipeline from pitch review and topic prioritization through assignment and publication.

Writer Leadership

• Lead and support a team of freelance writers, providing consistent editorial feedback and guidance.


• Review writer performance and output to ensure alignment with brand voice and best practices.


• Identify strong contributors, development opportunities, and writers ready for additional responsibility.


• Assist with onboarding and training new contributors as needed.

Hands-On Editing & Writing

• Review and approve pitches, assign topics, manage deadlines, and perform copy edits to keep production on track.


• Contribute original written content within your core coverage areas when needed.

Planning & Strategy

• Work with editorial leadership to maintain a balanced editorial calendar aligned with audience interests and business goals.


• Stay current with technology and digital lifestyle trends to inform coverage and ideation.


• Monitor content performance and apply insights to improve editorial strategy.

Collaboration & Communication

• Provide clear guidance and feedback through regular check-ins and async communication.


• Partner with editorial leadership to support broader initiatives and growth objectives.

Requirements

• Experience editing and writing consumer technology content.


• Extensive hands-on knowledge of desktop builds, mobile/handheld devices, operating systems, and enthusiast maker hardware.


• Prior experience leading or mentoring writers in a freelanceenvironment.


• Comfortable owning editorial decisions and managing multiple priorities.


• Strong editorial judgment, organization, and attention to detail.

Application Requirements

• CV


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We will get back to you as soon as possible if we think you’d make a solid addition to the team.