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
โข Android phones, tablets, and apps
โข Smart home devices and ecosystems
โข Amazon Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Kindle lineup
โข E Ink hardware (e-readers, note-takers, displays)
โข Android OS updates, features, and hidden tricks
โข Productivity apps and workflows
The Role
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Hands-on writing: Freelance contract with a minimum set of published stories per month.
โข Pitch-driven: You own your ideas.
Submit strong pitches weekly.โข Quick-response availability: Pitch and file same-day or next-day pieces on breaking news, OS drops, or viral trends.
โข No commerce, affiliate, or sponsored content-100% editorial.
โข Mix of formats: A healthy chunk of first-person pieces, plus reported features, how-tos, and analysis.
Requirements
โข Proven experience: 3+ years writing features for established tech/consumer outlets (prior bylines required).
โข Deep knowledge of at least one beat above; bonus for multiple.
โข Hardware on hand: Current Android devices (Android 14+) and any smart home/E Ink gear you'll cover.
โข US or Canada-based preferred. We'll consider exceptional writers elsewhere if you can reliably work
within an Eastern time zone. โข Passion for your beat and a drive to deliver fresh, original takes.
Big Plusses
โข Solid media contacts for exclusives and sourcing
โข Bylines at outlets like Android Authority, 9to5Google, 9to5Mac, XDA, Pocket-lint, How-To Geek, or similar
โข Strong social-media presence and engaged following
โข Familiarity with Android Police's voice and audience
How We Work
โข Payment: Timely bi-monthly or monthly payments via PayPal, or Payoneer. Competitive per-story rates, paid on publication.
โข Process: Every piece goes through professional copy edit; we create custom art; your work is promoted across our social channels and newsletters.
โข Quality bar: Excellent, well-sourced writing (we fact-check everything).
โข 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.