Freelance
$500+ per month + performance bonus
TBD
Aug 16, 2016
Who We Want:
Tech Times is looking for technology news reporters to join its continuous news desk team. The technology news reporter will be a key contributor to the site, specifically working with an editor to develop, pitch and write daily consumer tech content for the technology vertical of techtimes. Good knowledge of and a passion for consumer technology, excellent reporting and writing skills, and social media best practices are a must.
The ideal candidate must possess the ability to work independently under tight deadlines, as well as collaborate as part of a team. He/she must have expertise in consumer electronics from gadgets and engineering, to reviews, analysis and entertainment technology, coupled with solid news judgment and the ability to use social media as a source for content as well as a tool for audience engagement.
Qualification/Requirements:
- Idea generation and excellent research and writing skills
- Solid understanding of what's trending trending/viral in consumer technology topics with "a finger on the pulse of the Internet"
- Expertise in use of social networks, online forums, SEO, etc. to draw and engage readers
- Must be able to write 5-6 stories daily, 6 days a week - Monday-Saturday (or Monday-Friday and Sunday)
- Excellent communication and multimedia skills to form interesting, compelling and unique/original stories using images, gifs, video, headlines and other publishing elements
- Prolific writer and a creative storyteller
- Proven track record of writing news, interviews, features, or scoops on consumer technology-related topics with viral potential (especially on smartphones, tablets, video games, startups, internet security, and wearable technology)
- At least 1 year online reporting/writing experience on technology topics
Submit 3 online writing samples of your work with your cover letter and list your previous writing experience in your resume.
PLEASE NOTE: In addition to submitting your writing samples, you are required to take a writing test (link below). The applicant must be ready and willing to take the test and submit his/her test with the cover letter and resume. Only those who successfully pass the test, will be considered for the position. Those who fail the test will be compensated for their efforts. Applicants who refuse to take the test will not be considered for the position.
Who We Are:
Tech Times is a fast-growing US-based digital media startup that reports on technology, health, science and other interesting topics for diverse audience. Techtimes draws over 6 million monthly readers and is one of the top 25 technology-focused news sites in the U.S., per ComScore.
As part of our organization, you'll enjoy a stable and growing environment, along with an office culture that rewards, recognizes and respects talent and achievements. We provide competitive compensation and incentives, and offer a great environment and opportunities for growth.