Senior Tech Editor

Valnet

Senior Tech Editor supporting editorial leadership for How-To Geek, Android Police, and others. Delivering high-quality editorial content and managing freelance writers in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 6/18/2026contractRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

editingwritingcopy editingcontent managementeditorial pipeline managementperformance monitoringcontent strategytopic prioritizationpitch reviewdigital lifestyle trends

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringorganizational skillsattention to detaileditorial judgmentcommunicationfeedback provisionteam supportmultitaskingtraining

Tools & Technologies

WindowsLinuxcontent management systemseditorial calendar toolsanalytics toolsdigital platformsfreelance management toolscommunication toolsproject management softwarecollaboration tools

Industry Keywords

consumer technologymobile devicesdesktop operating systemsentertainment appsserviceseditorial operationscontent performancebrand voicefreelance environmentaudience interests

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee day-to-day editorial operations for an assigned content segment.
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.
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.
Review and approve pitches, assign topics, manage deadlines, and perform copy edits to keep production on track.
Contribute original written content within core coverage areas when needed.
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.
Provide clear guidance and feedback through regular check-ins and async communication.
Partner with editorial leadership to support broader initiatives and growth objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience editing and writing consumer technology content.
Strong familiarity with areas such as: Mobile devices and platforms, Desktop operating systems (Windows experience required; Linux familiarity is a plus), Entertainment, apps, and services.
Prior experience leading or mentoring writers in a freelance environment.
Comfortable owning editorial decisions and managing multiple priorities.
Strong editorial judgment, organization, and attention to detail.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Freelance opportunities