Overview
Web Apps & Security Writer for How-to Geek Jobs in Remote at MakeUseOf & How-To Geek
This position will operate on a remote, freelance basis.
Are you a technology enthusiast with a background in writing?
Valnet Inc. is looking for a Web Apps & Security Writer for the website HowToGeek.com. The Web Apps & Security writer would cover everything from online security to browser listicles to website deep-dives. That said, you can write across any section of the site in which you have first-hand expertise!
About Us
How-to Geek is one of the largest technology publications on the web today. We aim to equip all readers, whether they’re newcomers to tech or seasoned veterans, with the tools they need to make the most of their technology.
We simplify complex topics into guides that anyone can understand, whether they’re looking for a list of great apps, need help fixing an issue, or want a product recommendation. Every article leaves the reader with something valuable to take away.
Our target audience are everyday consumers who are interested in tech; we write for the lay-people, not industry insiders. For example, our readers are the “Should You Upgrade to a Wi-Fi 7 Router?” crowd. Not the “Wi-Fi 7 Routers Will Usher In the IoT Market Penetration Shift” crowd.
Here are some examples of Web Apps articles:
The Best Free Pomodoro Timers and Apps to Boost Productivity
Google Accounts Now Use Passkeys by Default
How to Create a Gmail Account
Job Responsibilities
Write a minimum of 12 feature articles per month, with no upper limit
Generate and pitch new ideas/topics for articles that have mainstream appeal
Stay up to date on the latest tech news, products and updates
Input work into our in-house system and format images according to our guidelines
Applicants must be highly motivated and possess the following requirements
Relevant experience in writing and editing
Must reside in the US (exceptions may apply)
Expert knowledge of online security, browsers, and websites.
Application Requirements
CV, Cover Letter, Screening Questions
In your Cover Letter, please address the following questions:
Why do you want to write for How-To Geek?
What makes you the right fit for this role? (You can touch upon previous experience and your passion for technology)
We will get back to you as soon as possible if we think you’d make a solid addition to the team.
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Title: Web Apps & Security Writer for How-to Geek
Company: MakeUseOf & How-To Geek
Location: Remote
