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.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- What is your favorite tech item? What are you most passionate about? Why?
- Where are you located and in which timezone?
- LinkedIn Profile URL:
- Cover Letter: Tell us why you think you'd be a great fit for this role!
- How many articles are you able to contribute in a month?
- Please provide 2 to 3 links to some of your previously published work. Computing networking content mandatory
- How familiar are you with different networking hardware (routers, switches, access points) and their configurations?
- What content types do you have experience with? (News, Features - Opinion Pieces, Tutorial/Guides, Lists, Interviews, Deals, Product Reviews, Buyer's Guides etc.)
Work Location: Remote
