This position will operate on a remote, contractual basis. Candidates must reside in the U.S. or Canada, or in countries within a few hours of the EST time zone.
Valnet is seeking a Senior Editor to support editorial leadership for one of its established consumer technology brands (including How-to Geek, Android Police, XDA, Pocket-lint, or MakeUseOf).
This role is suited to an editor who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is comfortable balancing editing, writing, planning, and team leadership. You’ll take ownership of a core content segment and play an important role in shaping daily coverage, editorial standards, and workflow.
Responsibilities
Editorial Ownership & Execution
- Oversee day-to-day editorial operations for an assigned content segment.
- Maintain high standards for accuracy, authority, and clarity across published content.
- Manage the editorial pipeline from pitch review and topic prioritization through assignment and publication.
Writer Leadership
- Lead and support a team of freelance writers, providing consistent editorial feedback and guidance.
- Review writer performance and output to ensure alignment with brand voice and best practices.
- Identify strong contributors, development opportunities, and writers ready for additional responsibility.
- Assist with onboarding and training new contributors as needed.
Hands-On Editing & Writing
- Review and approve pitches, assign topics, manage deadlines, and perform copy edits to keep production on track.
- Contribute original written content within your core coverage areas when needed.
Planning & Strategy
- Work with editorial leadership to maintain a balanced editorial calendar aligned with audience interests and business goals.
- Stay current with technology and digital lifestyle trends to inform coverage and ideation.
- Monitor content performance and apply insights to improve editorial strategy.
Collaboration & Communication
- Provide clear guidance and feedback through regular check-ins and async communication.
- Partner with editorial leadership to support broader initiatives and growth objectives.
Requirements
- Experience editing and writing consumer technology content.
- Strong familiarity with areas such as:
- Mobile devices and platforms
- Desktop operating systems (Windows experience required; Linux familiarity is a plus)
- Entertainment, apps, and services
- Prior experience leading or mentoring writers in a freelance environment.
- Comfortable owning editorial decisions and managing multiple priorities.
- Strong editorial judgment, organization, and attention to detail.
Application Requirements
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Please address the following question:
- What makes you the right fit for this role? (You can touch upon previous experience and your passion for tech)
- Screening Questions
We will get back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team.
