Senior Tech Editor

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.**