Freelance Tech Writer (Smart Home)
<p><span> </span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>This position will operate on a </span><span>remote</span><span>, </span><span>freelance basis</span><span>.</span></span></span></span></span><br><br>We’re looking for <strong>Freelance Tech Writers</strong> to contribute feature content to our <strong>Smart Home</strong> category at Valnet's Tech sites! </span></span></p><p><span><span>This role is ideal for writers who enjoy testing devices, exploring platforms, and explaining how connected home tech actually works in the real world.</span></span></p><p><span><span>You’ll be creating practical, reader-first content that helps everyday users set up, optimize, and troubleshoot their smart homes, whether they’re beginners or power users.</span></span></p><h3><u><strong><span><span>What You’ll Be Writing About</span></span></strong></u></h3><p><span><span>Our smart home coverage includes (but is not limited to):</span></span></p><ul><li><span><span>Smart home ecosystems and platforms (Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Home Assistant, SmartThings, etc.)</span></span></li><li><span><span>Smart lighting, plugs, switches, thermostats, cameras, locks, and sensors</span></span></li><li><span><span>Automation routines, scenes, and integrations</span></span></li><li><span><span>Setup guides, troubleshooting walkthroughs, and feature explainers</span></span></li><li><span><span>Tips and tricks that help readers get more value from their connected devices</span></span></li></ul><h3><u><strong><span><span>Responsibilities</span></span></strong></u></h3><ul><li><span><span>Write original, well-researched smart home feature articles</span></span></li><li><span><span>Pitch timely, practical story ideas that align with reader needs</span></span></li><li><span><span>Explain technical concepts clearly for non-technical audiences</span></span></li><li><span><span>Test devices, platforms, or features when applicable</span></span></li><li><span><span>Meet deadlines and maintain a consistent freelance output</span></span></li><li><span><span>Work closely with editors and apply feedback as needed</span></span></li></ul><h3><u><strong><span><span>What We’re Looking For</span></span></strong></u></h3><ul><li><span><span>Proven experience writing about smart home technology or consumer tech <em>(published bylines required)</em></span></span></li><li><span><span>Hands-on familiarity with smart home devices, platforms, or automation tools</span></span></li><li><span><span>Strong ability to break down complex setups into clear, step-by-step guidance</span></span></li><li><span><span>Open to editorial direction and headline optimization</span></span></li><li><span><span>Passion for connected home technology and emerging trends</span></span></li></ul><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Application Requirements</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>CV</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Cover Letter</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>In your cover letter, please address the following questions:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Why do you want to write for us?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>What makes you the right fit for this role? (You can touch upon previous experience and your passion for all things Smart Home related)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></li></ul></li><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Screening Questions</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Links to previously published work</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p><br><span><span><em><strong><span><span><span><span><span>We will get back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team!</span></span></span></span></span></strong></em></span></span><span> </span></p>