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Pocket-lint is THE website for entertainment technology, covering the vast world of mobile phones, tablets, laptops, TVs, streaming services, video games and so much more. If you want to know more about that screen you carry around in your pocket or bag, or the one in your living room, we’re always ready to help with advice and opinions.

Indeed, we’ve been doing so since 2003 - long before the iPhone was even a twinkle in Steve Jobs’ eye. And we’re pretty good at it too, having grown to be one of the most respected purveyors of tech news, tips and reviews in the business. You’ll often find a Pocket-lint logo or review score on packaging and company websites.

Our pieces inform and entertain, with our round-ups of apps and devices, such as guides on the best smartphone and mirrorless camera to buy, reaching millions of readers. While our access to the likes of Apple and Google often results in rare time with the latest iPhones and Pixel handsets long before they go on sale. And, let’s not forget our chats with the great and good of the industry and celebrities alike, such as the exclusive interview with Formula One driver Alex Albon for our podcast and online.

Then there’s our relationship with independent organisation, the Trust Project, which ensures our news maintains high standards of integrity and transparency. In short, we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far and, with your help, maybe we can reach even higher ground.

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Want to write for Pocket-lint?

We’re always looking for new writers who share the same passion for technology and entertainment as us. Maybe even add to our knowledge base of tech and gaming subjects.

It’s simple enough to apply - just follow the links below and you could be part of the best journalistic team in the biz. We’re looking for writers who can contribute regularly, while opportunities can arise for full-time writing and editorships too.

And, once you’re invited to write for the site, we’ll train you in the Pocket-lint style, with an experienced editor to help you in all aspects of publication.

What we’re looking for in writers

We will consider writers with a wide variety of talents, but you must be enthusiastic about technology and the writing process itself.

We’re happy to talk to writers who specialise in a specific tech area, or those with a broad knowledge of different devices. You might be an experienced tech journalist who’s looking for a new challenge, or a newcomer with a deep love of the subject matter. Either way, get in touch and maybe we can take Pocket-lint to another level together.

Careers at Pocket-Lint

  • Devices Segment Lead

    US & Canada Full-time freelance opportunity 1+ year(s)

    This position will operate on a remote, freelance basis. Candidates must reside in the U.S. or Canada in order to be considered for this role. 

    Are you an experienced editor with a passion for everything tech gadget related?

    Pocket-lint is looking for a Devices Segment Lead with broad familiarity of tech devices to join their lovely team!
     

    Pocket-lint is a trusted global authority on all things consumer tech. We offer news, reviews, buyer's guides, deals, opinion, and video on the latest tech hardware and gadgets -- from phones and wearables to TVs and smart home devices and much more.

    The Segment Lead role is an integral part of the Pocket-lint organization, reporting directly to the Operations Manager. Valnet operates a website’s segment like an independent business, and the segment lead works to ensure that both content and business KPIs are met. The Segment Lead operates their segment, or vertical, from the content planning stage all the way through publishing and postmortem, working with editors and writers to publish high-value content on a daily basis. The Segment Lead is also expected to work with the other Leads, alongside the OM and other stakeholders, to ensure the financial health of their vertical by using internal reporting tools and various other methods.

    The Segment Lead has the following responsibilities:

    Content Planning

    1. Utilize SEO, traffic, and industry research to create content plans in collaboration with the Content Partner.
    2. Work with editors to optimize content ideas across all content types (evergreen, news, features, reviews, commerce).
    3. Generate EDIs (Editorial Ideas) for content development.


    Training and Development

    1. Work with training lead to transition new writers from training program to regular workflow.
    2. Provide support and mentorship to editorial staff.


    Content Direction and Quality Control

    1. Guide the editorial team to maintain content alignment with segment goals.
    2. Manage content updates through various updates reports and SEO tools.
    3. Keep a vigilant eye on content output, offering editing and feedback where necessary.


    Industry Expertise

    1. Stay up-to-date with industry/section-specific trends and news to inform content decisions.
    2. Monitor section traffic and key performance indicators (KPIs) for data-driven decision-making.


    Collaboration and Meetings

    1. Attend relevant meetings to stay informed and share insights.
    2. Work closely with the EIC to ensure the segment meets crucial KPIs, aligns with the CIP (Content Implementation Plan) and stays within budget.


    Additional Tasks

    1. Handle other miscellaneous tasks as needed.
    2. Write and edit when necessary.


    Application Requirements

    • CV
    • Cover Letter (tell us why you’d be a good fit!)
    • Links to your portfolio or previous work on a tech site (*tech content mandatory)


    Applicants must have a self-starter attitude and possess the following requirements:

    • Relevant experience in editing in the English language
    • Expert knowledge in tech devices
    • Comfortable using a non-basic CMS
    • Full-time availability on a freelance basis
    • Must be located in the US or Canada


    The hiring team will get back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team. Only applications containing relevant experience will be considered.



    Links to Referential Work

    Please include 2 to 3 links to previously published tech content.


    Questions

    Have you written for another Valnet site? If so, which one(s)?

    *required

    Earliest start date?

    *required

    What content types do you have experience with?

    • News
    • Features (opinion pieces)
    • Tutorials/Guides
    • Deals
    • Product Reviews
    • Buyer's Guides
    *required

    What makes you a tech enthusiast? Prove it!

    *required

    Where are you located and in which timezone?

    *required

    If you were to recommend a tech product to a friend, what would it be and why?

    *required

    How would you describe your type of leadership style?

    *required
  • Fitness/Smartwatch Writer

    US & Canada Flexible 1+ year(s)

    This position will operate on a remote, freelance basis. Applicants must be located in the US or Canada.

     

    Pocket-lint is looking for writers to cover relevant and up-to-date informative tech content, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

    Pocket-lint is a trusted global authority on all things consumer tech. We offer news, reviews, buyer's guides, deals, opinion, and video on the latest tech hardware and gadgets -- from phones and wearables to TVs and smart home devices and much more.

    We’re looking for people with expertise in writing content on fitness and smartwatches.

     

    Job Responsibilities

    • Ability to contribute reliably and consistently (buyer’s guides, tutorials, reviews, features, comparisons, deals, and news) under tight deadlines.
    • Willing to input work into our in-house CMS, as well as find and format images, according to our guidelines.
    • Stay up to date on the latest tech news, products and updates.
    • Coordinate with the editorial team for assignments and feedback.

     

    Application Requirements

    • CV
    • Cover Letter (tell us why you want to write for us!)
    • 2-3 tech articles you've written that demonstrate your writing abilities

     

    Applicants must have a self-starter attitude and possess the following requirements:

    • Relevant experience in writing and editing in the English language.
    • Ability to think analytically; applauding or criticizing aspects of the news source.
    • Expert knowledge and broad familiarity of different tech devices.

     

    The hiring team at Pocket-lint team will be back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team.



    Suported file types include .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .doc, .docx

    Supported file types include .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .doc, .docx

    Links to Referential Work

    Please include 2 to 3 links to previously published tech content.


    Questions

    Have you written for another Valnet site? If so, which one(s)?

    *required

    What content types do you have experience with?

    • News
    • Features (opinion pieces)
    • Tutorials/Guides
    • Deals
    • Product Reviews
    • Buyer's Guides
    *required

    What makes you a tech enthusiast? Prove it!

    *required

    Where are you located and in which timezone?

    *required

    If you were to recommend a tech product to a friend, what would it be and why?

    *required

    LinkedIn profile

    *required

    Twitter handle

    *required
  • Apple Writer

    US & Canada Flexible 1+ year(s)

    This position will operate on a remote, freelance basis. Applicants must be located in the US or Canada.

     

    Pocket-lint is looking for writers to cover relevant and up-to-date informative tech content, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

    Pocket-lint is a trusted global authority on all things consumer tech. We offer news, reviews, buyer's guides, deals, opinion, and video on the latest tech hardware and gadgets -- from phones and wearables to TVs and smart home devices and much more.

    We’re looking for people with expertise in writing content on Apple products and services.

     

    Job Responsibilities

    • Ability to contribute reliably and consistently (buyer’s guides, tutorials, reviews, features, comparisons, deals, and news) under tight deadlines.
    • Willing to input work into our in-house CMS, as well as find and format images, according to our guidelines.
    • Stay up to date on the latest tech news, products and updates.
    • Coordinate with the editorial team for assignments and feedback.

     

    Application Requirements

    • CV
    • Cover Letter (tell us why you want to write for us!)
    • 2-3 tech articles you've written that demonstrate your writing abilities

     

    Applicants must have a self-starter attitude and possess the following requirements:

    • Relevant experience in writing and editing in the English language.
    • Ability to think analytically; applauding or criticizing aspects of the news source.
    • Expert knowledge and broad familiarity of different tech devices.

     

    The hiring team at Pocket-lint team will be back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team.



    Suported file types include .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .doc, .docx

    Supported file types include .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .doc, .docx

    Links to Referential Work

    Please provide the links to 2 to 3 of your previously published works (*Tech article mandatory, Apple content preferred) 


    Questions

    Have you or do you write for another Valnet site? If so, which one(s)?

    *required

    What makes you a tech enthusiast? Prove it!

    *required

    Please list ALL the devices you have access to or own. This includes laptops, tablets, and phones. Be name specific.

    *required

    What's your favorite item of tech and why?

    *required

    LinkedIn profile

    *required

    Twitter handle

    *required
  • Audio/TV Writer

    US & Canada Flexible 1+ year(s)

    This position will operate on a remote, freelance basis. Candidates must reside in the U.S. or Canada. 

    Are you an experienced writer with a passion for everything tech related?

    Pocket-lint is looking for an Audio/Video Writer with broad familiarity of TV, speakers and headphones to join their team!

     

    Pocket-lint is a trusted global authority on all things consumer tech. We offer news, reviews, buyer's guides, deals, opinion, and video on the latest tech hardware and gadgets -- from phones and wearables to TVs and smart home devices and much more.

     

    Job Responsibilities

    • Ability to contribute reliably and consistently (buyer’s guides, tutorials, reviews, features, comparisons, deals, and news) under tight deadlines.
    • Willing to input work into our in-house CMS, as well as find and format images, according to our guidelines.
    • Stay up to date on the latest tech news, products and updates.
    • Coordinate with the editorial team for assignments and feedback.

     

    Application Requirements

    • CV 
    • Cover Letter (tell us why you want to write for us!)
    • 2-3 tech articles you've written that demonstrate your writing abilities

     

    Applicants must have a self-starter attitude and possess the following requirements:

    • Relevant experience in writing and editing in the English language.
    • Ability to think analytically; applauding or criticizing aspects of the news source.
    • Expert knowledge and broad familiarity of different tech devices.

     

    The hiring team at Pocket-lint team will be back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team.



    Suported file types include .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .doc, .docx

    Supported file types include .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .doc, .docx

    Links to Referential Work

    Please include 2 to 3 links to previously published tech content (prior experience in audio and video content is preferred*)


    Questions

    Have you written for another Valnet site? If so, which one(s)?

    *required

    What content types do you have experience with?

    • News
    • Features (opinion pieces)
    • Tutorials/Guides
    • Deals
    • Product Reviews
    • Buyer's Guides
    *required

    What makes you a tech enthusiast? Prove it!

    *required

    Where are you located and in which timezone?

    *required

    If you were to recommend a tech product to a friend, what would it be and why?

    *required

    LinkedIn profile

     

    *required

    Twitter handle

    *required
  • Features Writer

    US & Canada Flexible 1+ year(s)

    This position is remote and freelance.
     

    Pocket-lint is looking for Features writers to cover relevant and up-to-date informative tech content, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

    Pocket-lint.com is a trusted global authority on all things consumer tech. We offer news, reviews, buyer's guides, deals, opinion, and video on the latest tech hardware and gadgets -- from phones and wearables to TVs and smart home devices and much more.

    We’re looking for people with expertise in at least one of the following:

    • TVs
    • Fitness Devices
    • Tablets
    • Smart Home
    • Drones
    • Speakers and soundsbars
    • VPNs
       

    Job Responsibilities

    • Ability to contribute reliably and consistently to our Features and Guides operation under tight deadlines.
    • Willing to input work into our in-house CMS, as well as find and format images, according to our guidelines.
    • Stay up to date on the latest tech news, products and updates.
    • Coordinate with the editorial team for assignments and feedback.
       

    Application Requirements

    • CV
    • Cover Letter (tell us why you want to write for us!)
    • 2-3 tech articles you've written that demonstrate your writing abilities (this will be done in your Emaki account once you submit your application)
       

    Applicants must have a self-starter attitude and possess the following requirements

    • Relevant experience in writing and editing in the English language.
    • Ability to think analytically; applauding or criticizing aspects of the news source.
    • Expert knowledge and broad familiarity of different tech devices.
       

    The hiring team at Pocket-lint team will be back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team.



    Suported file types include .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .doc, .docx

    Supported file types include .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .doc, .docx


    Questions

    Have your written for another Valnet site? If so, which one(s)?

    *required

    What areas in tech do you have expertise?

    Phones, Wearables (Watches And Fitness), Laptops and Related Peripherals, Earbuds and Headphones, Tablets, Mobile Gaming Gear, Smart Home Devices, Network-Attached Storage, TVs, Drones, Speakers And Soundbars, VPNs 

    *required

    If you were to recommend a tech product to a friend, what would it be and why?

    *required

    Twitter handle

    *required

    LinkedIn handle

    *required
  • News Writer

    US & Canada Flexible 1+ year(s)

    This position is remote and freelance.
     

    Pocket-lint is looking for News writers to cover relevant and up-to-date informative tech content, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

    Pocket-lint.com is a trusted global authority on all things consumer tech. We offer news, reviews, buyer's guides, deals, opinion, and video on the latest tech hardware and gadgets -- from phones and wearables to TVs and smart home devices and much more.

    We’re looking for people with expertise in at least one of the following:

    • TVs
    • Fitness Devices
    • Tablets
    • Smart Home
    • Drones
    • Speakers and soundsbars
    • VPNs
       

    Job Responsibilities

    • Ability to contribute reliably and consistently to our News operation under tight deadlines.
    • Willing to input work into our in-house CMS, as well as find and format images, according to our guidelines.
    • Stay up to date on the latest tech news, products and updates.
    • Coordinate with the editorial team for assignments and feedback.
       

    Application Requirements

    • CV
    • Cover Letter (tell us why you want to write for us!)
    • 2-3 tech articles you've written that demonstrate your writing abilities
       

    Applicants must have a self-starter attitude and possess the following requirements

    • Relevant experience in writing and editing in the English language.
    • Ability to think analytically; applauding or criticizing aspects of the news source.
    • Expert knowledge and broad familiarity of different tech devices.
       

    The hiring team at Pocket-lint team will be back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team.



    Suported file types include .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .doc, .docx

    Supported file types include .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .doc, .docx


    Questions

    Have your written for another Valnet site? If so, which one(s)?

    *required

    What areas in tech do you have expertise?

    Phones, Wearables (Watches And Fitness), Laptops and Related Peripherals, Earbuds and Headphones, Tablets, Mobile Gaming Gear, Smart Home Devices, Network-Attached Storage, TVs, Drones, Speakers And Soundbars, VPNs 

    *required

    If you were to recommend a tech product to a friend, what would it be and why?

    *required

    LinkedIn profile

    *required

    Twitter handle

    *required