Tech site Engadget is recruiting freelance writers
US technology news site Engadget has announced openings for freelance contributing writers. The roles are remote and entry-level.
Engadget, a technology news website that has covered consumer tech for more than 20 years, has opened applications for freelance contributing writers. The outlet says its team can only produce so many stories in a given week, so it wants to widen its pool of authors.
What the outlet wants
Engadget is looking for people who know the tech space and can deliver fast, clean copy. Writers do not need expertise in every topic, but a broad familiarity with consumer technology is required. The most important skill, according to the listing, is the ability to explain complex subjects in a way anyone can follow.
The positions are entry-level, though the outlet says they should not be a candidate's first writing job. Engadget puts deep knowledge and enthusiasm for tech ahead of a professional degree or decades of experience.
The publication stresses that it has a strict policy against the use of AI. Writers must have a strong command of English and be able to produce accurate, engaging and informative stories without AI assistance.
Working conditions
The job is fully remote. The team is spread across four continents and can accommodate writers in any time zone. Pay is either a flat hourly rate or a per-word rate, with the amount depending on experience. All time spent with Engadget, including training and trials, is paid.
At first, writers will receive daily assignments from the news and features desks. Once they have a few articles published, they can pitch and develop their own ideas. Engadget notes that many of its writers have stayed for years, several for more than a decade. Applications can be submitted through the outlet's website.
