Features Writer

Valnet

Features Writer for Android Police writing original, reader-focused articles. Engaging with current trends and topics across the Android universe.

Posted 6/18/2026contractRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

writingreportingpitchingfeature writinghow-tosanalysisstorytellingcontent creationeditorialjournalism

Soft Skills

creativitycommunicationtime managementadaptabilitypassiondriveengagementnetworkingoriginalityresponsiveness

Tools & Technologies

Android devicessmart home gearE Ink devicessocial media platformscontent management systemsdigital publishing toolsnews aggregation toolsanalytics toolsemail communication toolscollaboration tools

Industry Keywords

tech journalismconsumer technologybylinesmedia contactsbreaking newsviral trendseditorial standardsfreelance writingEastern time zonedigital content

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Android

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Big Plusses : 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

Comp & perks

Payment : Timely bi-monthly or monthly payments via PayPal, or Payoneer.
Competitive per-story rates, paid on publication.
Process : Every piece goes through professional copy edit; we create custom art; your work is promoted across our social channels and newsletters.
Quality bar : Excellent, well-sourced writing (we fact-check everything).
Long-term home : Most writers stay for years.