Android Police - Features Writer

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• Android phones, tablets, and apps• Smart home devices and ecosystemsAmazon Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Kindle lineup E Ink hardware (e-readers, note-takers, displays) Android OS updates, features, and hidden tricks • Productivity apps and workflowsThe RoleHands-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. RequirementsProven 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 PlussesSolid 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 WorkPayment: 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. Application RequirementsThree relevant previously written articles (at least one hands-on)Brief note on your primary beat + hardware setupFresh pitch idea tailored to Android PoliceLinks to your social profiles / portfolioWe will get back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team.Originally posted on Himalayas