Pocket-Lint - News Writer

<p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This position will operate on a remote basis within the U.S.</span></span></strong></em></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Pocket-lint</strong> is a leading authority on consumer tech, digital entertainment, and smart home gear, reaching millions of readers with up-to-the-minute news, authoritative reviews, and deep-dive guides.<br><br>As a worldwide leader in the tech and media space, Pocket-lint operates at a rapid pace and we are currently looking for a <strong>Freelance News Writer</strong> to join our team on a <em>1099 freelance basis</em>—specifically someone who can pitch, track, and write original, high-quality news content regarding breaking tech, streaming updates, and viral internet culture in a timely and rapid manner.<br><br>Click here to see the type of content we cover: <a href="https://www.pocket-lint.com/news/">https://www.pocket-lint.com/news/</a>.</span></span></p><h3><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your Responsibilities</span></span></strong></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Identify, pitch, and report on breaking news stories across the consumer tech, gaming, streaming, and digital entertainment space.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Extract the core of a story quickly to deliver highly accurate, informative, and timely reports in a fast-paced environment.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pitch unique, reader-obsessed news angles and trending pop culture updates to our Editorial team regularly.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Input work into our in-house CMS, as well as find and format images, according to our guidelines.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stay up to date on the latest tech hardware releases, streaming platform updates (Netflix, Disney+, Apple, Google, etc.), and industry announcements.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coordinate with the editorial team for rapid assignments, breaking coverage, and feedback.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Follow Pocket-lint’s general Editorial Guidelines while producing unique, high-quality, and voice-driven news content.</span></span></li></ul><h3><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What We Offer</span></span></strong></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Competitive per-story compensation.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Flexible schedule.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remote position to work from a location of your choice.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Exposure to Pocket-lint’s massive audience, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Long-term growth paths, including training workshops and potential for fixed base roles or advanced coverage opportunities.</span></span></li></ul><h3><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience and Skills</span></span></strong></h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Relevant experience writing and editing breaking news or tech/entertainment content for a digital publication in the English language.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Deep passion for consumer tech, movies/TV, gaming, and the streaming ecosystem is mandatory.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to track trending topics, monitor press releases, and cover breaking developments quickly under tight timeframes.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to think analytically; providing insightful commentary and context to an event or product drop rather than just rewriting a press release.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Proficiency with SEO practices and experience using a custom CMS.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A self-starter attitude with an exceptional quick-response availability during peak news hours.</span></span></li></ul><h3><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How to Apply</span></span></strong></h3><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below:</span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your CV and a cover letter telling us why you want to write news for Pocket-lint.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At least 2-3 breaking news or tech/entertainment articles you've written that demonstrate your writing speed and ability.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Links to your social profiles, author page, or portfolio.</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.pocket-lint.com/"><strong>Pocket-lint</strong></a> is part of the Valnet Publishing Group.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.valnetinc.com/en/technology">Valnet</a>, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.</span></span></p><p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.</span></span></strong></em></p>

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