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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.

Originally posted on Himalayas

To apply for this job please visit himalayas.app.

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