Android Police - Freelance Features Writer, Wearables & Fitness Tech

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 wearables and fitness tech world. 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 Smartwatches and fitness trackers Smart rings Smart glasses Health, fitness, and sleep tracking features and apps Wearable software and firmware updates, features, and hidden tricks Wearable accessories, setups, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Valnet Tech Sites