Computing Writer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Create feature content that addresses relevant and current updates, guides, and releases for PCs.

• Develop buying guides, tutorials, and news articles while adhering to strict deadlines.

• Report on PC hardware components such as CPUs, GPUs, storage devices, monitors, keyboards, and mice.

• Write about software including AI tools, productivity applications, self-hosting, and home lab configurations.

• Cover various operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS.

• Assess single-board computers (SBCs), laptops, gaming handhelds, and prebuilt PCs.

• Analyze trends in networking and smart home ecosystems.

• Explore digital entertainment and its associated culture.

• Input work into the internal content management system (CMS).

• Source and format images according to editorial standards.

• Stay updated on computing news, product releases, and hardware developments.

• Collaborate with the editorial team on assignments and provide feedback.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must reside in the United States or Canada.

• Relevant experience in writing and editing in the English language is essential.

• Hands-on technical experience and skills in PC building are required.

• Extensive knowledge and familiarity with PCs, their components, and the broader technology landscape are necessary.

• Must be able to consistently and reliably meet tight deadlines.

• Willingness to enter work into the internal CMS is required.

• Ability to locate and format images in accordance with the provided guidelines.

• A CV/resume is mandatory.

• A cover letter is required.

• 2–3 relevant samples of tech writing must be submitted.

• A self-starter attitude is essential.

• Writing samples must include computing content.

• Links to previously published work must be provided.

• Candidates must describe their ideal daily-driver PC setup.

• Identification of computing verticals with hands-on, expert-level experience is necessary.

• A description of a completed technology project is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Freelance 1099 contractor arrangement.

• Opportunity to work remotely.

• Chance to write for XDA, a prominent online technology community.

• Engage in a collaborative editorial environment.