Android Police - Features Writer

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Required skills

freelance
features writer
Android
tech outlets
consumer outlets
byline
Android devices
smart home gear
E Ink gear
US

Nice to have

media contacts
exclusives
Android Authority
9to5Google
9to5Mac
XDA

Role summary

Android Police is seeking experienced freelance Features Writers to create original, reader-focused stories about Android phones, tablets, apps, smart home devices, and E Ink hardware. The role involves pitching ideas weekly, writing hands-on pieces, reported features, and analysis, with a quick-response availability for breaking news. Candidates must have 3+ years of experience writing for established tech/consumer outlets, possess relevant hardware, and demonstrate a passion for their beat. Preferred qualifications include media contacts, a strong social media presence, and familiarity with Android Police's voice.

This position will operate on a remote, freelance basis.

Android Police is expanding its freelance roster and hiring multiple experienced features writers to deliver sharp, authoritative stories across the Android universe. You’ll pitch and produce original, reader-obsessed narratives—deep dives, hands-on experiments, timely takes—that power our site, social channels, and newsletters.

What We Cover

• Android phones, tablets, and apps

• Smart home devices and ecosystems

Amazon Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Kindle lineup
E Ink hardware (e-readers, note-takers, displays)
Android OS updates, features, and hidden tricks

• Productivity apps and workflows

The Role

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

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

How We Work

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. We run training workshops, offer growth paths to fixed base roles, product-review gigs, and more.

Application Requirements

Three relevant previously written articles (at least one hands-on)
Brief note on your primary beat + hardware setup
Fresh pitch idea tailored to Android Police
Links to your social profiles / portfolio

We will get back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team.

Originally posted on Himalayas

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