Android Police - Features Writer jobs in United States
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Valnet · 5 hours ago

Android Police - Features Writer

Valnet is expanding its freelance roster at Android Police, seeking experienced features writers to deliver engaging stories about the Android ecosystem. The role involves pitching and producing original narratives, covering a wide range of topics from Android devices to smart home technology.

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Responsibilities

Hands-on writing: Freelance contract with a minimum set of published stories per month
Pitch-driven: You own your ideas. Submit strong pitches weekly
Quick-response availability: Pitch and file same-day or next-day pieces on breaking news, OS drops, or viral trends
No commerce, affiliate, or sponsored content—100% editorial
Mix of formats: A healthy chunk of first-person pieces, plus reported features, how-tos, and analysis

Qualification

Feature writingTech knowledgeSocial media presencePassion for writingQuick-response availability

Required

Proven experience: 3+ years writing features for established tech/consumer outlets (prior bylines required)
Deep knowledge of at least one beat above; bonus for multiple
Hardware on hand: Current Android devices (Android 14+) and any smart home/E Ink gear you'll cover
US or Canada-based preferred. We'll consider exceptional writers elsewhere if you can reliably work within an Eastern time zone
Passion for your beat and a drive to deliver fresh, original takes
Three relevant previously written articles (at least one hands-on)
Brief note on your primary beat + hardware setup
Fresh pitch idea tailored to Android Police
Links to your social profiles / portfolio

Preferred

Solid media contacts for exclusives and sourcing
Bylines at outlets like Android Authority, 9to5Google, 9to5Mac, XDA, Pocket-lint, How-To Geek, or similar
Strong social-media presence and engaged following
Familiarity with Android Police's voice and audience

Benefits

Timely bi-monthly or monthly payments via PayPal, or Payoneer.
Competitive per-story rates, paid on publication.
We run training workshops, offer growth paths to fixed base roles, product-review gigs, and more.

Company

Valnet is a global digital publishing company that owns and operates 25+ authoritative brands across diverse verticals.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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James Kosur
Head of Partnerships & Audience Development
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