XDA - Software & Productivity Writer

Valnet Tech Sites; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Valnet Tech Sites is looking for a Software & Productivity Features Writer to join their remote team. In this role, you will create feature content covering software updates, AI tools, and productivity tips. The ideal candidate is experienced in writing and editing, has an analytical mindset, and possesses knowledge of productivity tools and self-hosted environments. Your responsibilities include meeting tight deadlines, coordinating with the editorial team, and staying updated with the latest developments in the software landscape.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in writing feature-length articles in English.
• Ability to provide expert insights on software and tools.
• Self-starter attitude with a knack for story optimization.

Responsibilities

• Contribute reliable and consistent feature content under tight deadlines.
• Cover topics including AI tools and productivity apps.
• Input work into the CMS and format images per guidelines.
• Stay updated with latest software releases and AI advancements.
• Coordinate with editorial team for assignments and feedback.

Skills

Writing and editing feature-length content

Analytical thinking

Knowledge of productivity tools

Experience with AI platforms

Familiarity with self-hosted environments (NAS, Docker)

Job description

This position will operate on a remote, contractual basis.

Are you an experienced blogger with a knack for cutting through the fat and extracting the beating heart of a story in a flash? Do you spend your weekends optimizing your home lab, distro-hopping, or finding new ways to integrate AI into your daily workflow?

XDA is seeking a Software &Productivity Features Writer to cover the latest and most relevant software updates, AI tools, and power-user workflows in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The XDA team is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve, continuously sourcing the latest in computing developments, sharing tips, tutorials, and videos, while reviewing devices, apps, and games.

Job Responsibilities

• Ability to contribute reliable and consistent feature content under tight deadlines.
• Cover a broad range of software topics including AI tools, productivity apps, self-hosting, home labs, and PC software.
• Willing to input work into our in-house CMS, as well as find and format images, according to our guidelines.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest software releases, AI advancements, and the self-hosting ecosystem.
• 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 feature-length tech articles you've written that demonstrate your writing abilities

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

• Relevant experience in writing and editing feature-length content in the English language.
• Ability to think analytically; providing expert-level perspective on software, tools, and workflows.
• In-depth knowledge and extensive experience with productivity tools, AI platforms, and/or self-hosted environments (NAS, Docker, etc.).