Job Description
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 communicat
