Features Writer

Valnet

. Pitch and produce original, authoritative features across the Android universe .

Posted 11/7/2026contractRemote • United States, CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in producing original editorial content focused on the Android ecosystem, including in-depth features, timely news coverage, and hands-on experiments. Possesses strong writing skills, a deep understanding of Android devices, and the ability to engage with a tech-savvy audience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3+ Years Writing FeaturesDeep Knowledge Of Android DevicesStrong Social-Media PresenceExceptional Writing SkillsSolid Media Contacts

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Hard Skills

Feature WritingNews ReportingContent ProductionHands-On ExperimentsTimely AnalysisPitch DevelopmentEditorial Quality AssuranceFact-CheckingDeep DivesHow-To Articles

Soft Skills

Passion For TechnologyCollaborationCreativityAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Android 14+Smart Home DevicesE Ink HardwareSocial Media PlatformsContent Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Tech JournalismConsumer TechnologyEditorial ContentAndroid PoliceBylines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Android

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Pitch and produce original, authoritative features across the Android universe
Write deep dives, hands-on experiments, timely takes, reported features, how-tos, and analysis
Deliver a minimum set of published stories per month
Submit strong pitches weekly
Pitch and file same-day or next-day pieces on breaking news, OS drops, or viral trends
Produce 100% editorial content without commerce, affiliate, or sponsored content
Power Android Police’s website, social channels, and newsletters
Cover Android phones, tablets, apps, smart home devices, Amazon Fire products, E Ink hardware, Android OS updates, and productivity apps
Collaborate with professional copy editors and work within the publication’s fact-checking and quality processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years writing features for established tech/consumer outlets
Prior bylines required
Deep knowledge of at least one covered beat; bonus for multiple
Current Android devices (Android 14+) and any smart home/E Ink gear covered
US or Canada-based preferred; exceptional writers elsewhere considered if they can reliably work within an Eastern time zone
Passion for the beat and drive to deliver fresh, original takes
Three relevant previously written articles, including at least one hands-on piece
Brief note on primary beat and hardware setup
Fresh pitch idea tailored to Android Police
Links to social profiles or portfolio
Solid media contacts, relevant bylines, strong social-media presence, and familiarity with Android Police’s voice and audience are big pluses

Benefits

Comp & perks

Timely bi-monthly or monthly payments via PayPal or Payoneer
Competitive per-story rates, paid on publication
Professional copy editing for every piece
Custom art created for submitted work
Promotion across social channels and newsletters
Training workshops
Growth paths to fixed base roles and product-review gigs