XDA - Networking Writer

Valnet Tech Sites; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology media brand seeks a Computing Networking Writer to produce timely articles on PC hardware updates. The ideal candidate has significant writing experience in tech topics and a strong understanding of computing networking, with the ability to generate high-quality content under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in writing and editing in English.
• Familiar with analytical critique of news sources.
• Expert knowledge of networks and related hardware.

Responsibilities

• Contribute reliable articles on PC updates under tight deadlines.
• Input work into CMS and find format images.
• Stay updated on PC hardware news and coordinate with the editorial team.

Skills

Writing and Editing

Analytical Thinking

PC Building Skills

Network Knowledge

Job description

This position will operate on a remote, freelance basis. Applicants must be located in the US or Canada.

Are you an experienced blogger with a knack for cutting through the fat and extracting the beating heart of a story in a flash? Oh, and do you have a passion for everything related to computing networking?

XDA is looking for a Computing Networking Writer to cover relevant and up-to-date informative PC updates and releases, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The XDA team is constantly scouring the Internet for the latest computing news, sharing tips, tricks, tutorials, and videos, reviewing devices, apps, and games.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to contribute reliably and consistency (buying guides, tutorials, and news) under tight deadlines.
• Willing to input work into our in-house CMS, as well as find and format images, according to our guidelines.
• Stay up to date on the latest PC hardware news, products and updates.
• Coordinate with the editorial team for assignments and feedback.

Application Requirements:

• CV
• Cover Letter (tell us why you want to write for us!)
• 2-3 tech articles you've written that demonstrate your writing abilities

Applicants must have a self-starter attitude and possess the following requirements:

• Relevant experience in writing and editing in the English language.
• Ability to think analytically; applauding or criticizing aspects of the news source.
• Relevant PC building skills and experience.
• Expert knowledge and broad familiarity of networks.

The hiring team at XDA will get back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team. Only applications containing relevant writing samples will be considered.

Have you written for another Valet brand/website? If so, which one(s)?*

Please provide 2 to 3 links to some of your previously published work. *Computing networking content mandatory*

What is your favorite tech item? What are you most passionate about within computing and why?*

What type of content do you have experience covering? (i.e. features, how-tos, reviews, news etc.)*

How familiar are you with different networking hardware (routers, switches, access points) and their configurations?*