Freelance Editor (Tech)

Steady freelance work that pays on time! Consumer tech and auto site SlashGear is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working freelance editors to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience editing content for print or the web with a focus on consumer tech, gadget, and auto content similar to SlashGear. They will be versatile, self-sufficient, and possess team management experience and demonstrated leadership skills. This position is work-from-home with flexible, stable hours. Location does not matter; U.S. and international candidates are encouraged to apply.

About SlashGear

Dedicated to highlighting the latest and greatest in personal technology since 2005, SlashGear covers everything from cutting-edge tech gear to the latest digital lifestyle trends. Distinctive, informative, and fresh, we’ll keep bringing you device information and reviews you can trust as well as thought-provoking commentary.

Editor Responsibilities

Edit and publish articles, focusing on accuracy, clarity, and SEO with an emphasis on gardening and plant care
Send feedback to writers as needed
Coordinate content and coverage with content strategy team
Follow our style guide, editorial strategy, and publishing standards to uphold quality of content

What We Offer

Compensation: $23 per hour
Reliable payment: we pay on time, twice a month
Flexible scheduling: you choose the days and hours you work
Fully remote: you can work from anywhere in the world
Excellent exposure: Static Media’s sites receive more than 170 million monthly visitors and our content is syndicated via SmartNews, Apple News+, MSN, and Yahoo

Experience Required

Minimum three years editorial experience editing and/or writing
Expert knowledge of gardening and plant care topics
Experience with building content in a CMS

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit the following materials:

Your resume
A cover letter
Three samples of work you've edited professionally (attach these in a PDF or provide links in your cover letter -- if providing links in your cover letter, please list full URLs separately rather than linking over the body text of your cover letter)
Three published writing samples (attach these in a PDF or provide links in your cover letter -- if providing links in your cover letter, please list full URLs separately rather than linking over the body text of your cover letter)