Senior Tech Editor

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. The role involves managing content segments, leading teams, editing, writing, and strategic planning in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Location: Remote (US, Canada, or countries within a few hours of EST)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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: mobile devices and platforms, desktop operating systems (Windows 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.