Freelance Features Writer, Wearables & Fitness Tech

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

📋 Description

• Develop and create original features for Android Police's coverage of wearables and fitness technology.

• Provide in-depth analyses, hands-on experiments, timely perspectives, reported features, how-to guides, and assessments.

• Submit compelling pitches on a weekly basis.

• Propose and file same-day or next-day articles on breaking news, operating system launches, or trending topics.

• Adhere to a minimum number of published stories each month under a freelance agreement.

• Generate entirely editorial content without any commerce, affiliate links, or sponsored material.

• Ensure well-researched writing that undergoes professional copy editing and fact-checking.

• Contribute content for publication on the website, social media channels, and newsletters.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience writing features for reputable tech or consumer publications.

• Previous bylines are essential.

• Extensive knowledge in at least one of the following areas: smartwatches and fitness trackers; smart rings; smart glasses; health, fitness, and sleep tracking applications and features; updates, features, and hidden tricks for wearable software and firmware; wearable accessories, setups, and workflows.

• Possession of current Android devices running Android 14 or newer.

• Familiarity with smart home technology and/or E Ink devices relevant to the coverage.

• Preference for candidates based in the US or Canada; exceptional writers from other locations will be considered if they can consistently operate within the Eastern time zone.

• A genuine passion for the subject matter and the ability to deliver innovative, original insights.

• Submission of three previously written articles, including at least one hands-on piece.

• A brief note detailing primary beat and hardware setup.

• A fresh pitch idea specifically tailored for Android Police.

• Links to social media profiles or portfolio.

🏝️ Benefits

• Prompt bi-monthly or monthly payments via PayPal or Payoneer.

• Competitive rates per story, compensated upon publication.

• Professional copy editing provided for every article.

• Custom artwork created for published pieces.

• Promotion through social media channels and newsletters.

• Access to training workshops.

• Opportunities for growth into fixed base roles and product review positions.

• Long-term freelance engagement opportunities.