Freelance Features Writer, Wearables & Fitness Tech

Valnet

. Pitch and produce original features for Android Police's wearables and fitness technology coverage .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in writing compelling features and analysis on wearables and fitness technology, with a strong ability to pitch original content and meet publication deadlines. Possesses deep knowledge of smart devices and trends, ensuring high-quality editorial output.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3+ Years Writing FeaturesDeep Knowledge Of Wearable TechnologyStrong Pitches And Story IdeasHands-On Experience With DevicesExceptional Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Feature WritingContent CreationCopy EditingFact-CheckingResearch Skills

Soft Skills

Passion For TechnologyCreativityTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Android DevicesSmart Home GearE Ink Gear

Industry Keywords

WearablesFitness TechnologySmartwatchesFitness TrackersSmart RingsSmart GlassesHealth Tracking AppsWearable Software UpdatesEditorial ContentConsumer Technology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Android

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Pitch and produce original features for Android Police's wearables and fitness technology coverage
Deliver deep dives, hands-on experiments, timely takes, reported features, how-tos, and analysis
Submit strong pitches weekly
Pitch and file same-day or next-day pieces on breaking news, operating-system releases, or viral trends
Meet a minimum set of published stories per month under a freelance contract
Produce 100% editorial content with no commerce, affiliate, or sponsored content
Provide well-sourced writing subject to professional copy editing and fact-checking
Contribute work for publication on the site, social channels, and newsletters

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: smartwatches and fitness trackers; smart rings; smart glasses; health, fitness, and sleep tracking features and apps; wearable software and firmware updates, features, and hidden tricks; wearable accessories, setups, and workflows
Current Android devices running Android 14 or later
Smart home and/or E Ink gear relevant to coverage
US or Canada-based preferred; exceptional writers elsewhere considered if they can reliably work within an Eastern time zone
Passion for the beat and ability 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

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 published work
Promotion across social channels and newsletters
Training workshops
Growth paths to fixed base roles and product-review gigs
Long-term freelance opportunities