This position will operate on a remote, freelance basis.
About How-To Geek
How-To Geek is an online tech publication reaching millions of readers with practical tutorials, tech news, explainers, and buying advice. We help everyday users and tech enthusiasts understand how technology works, solve technical problems, and choose the right gear for their needs.
About the Role
How-To Geek is seeking a Freelance Deals Writer to cover daily technology sales, product discounts, and promotional shopping events. In this role, you will identify high-value price drops across PC hardware, mobile devices, smart home equipment, and consumer electronics, delivering clear, straightforward analysis on why a deal is worth buying.
Working closely with our editorial team, you will evaluate historical pricing data, break down product specifications, and publish timely, well-formatted deal coverage in a fast-paced environment.
Coverage Areas Include:
- PC Hardware & Components: Storage/SSDs, Networking, RAM, GPUs, Power Supplies, PC Building
- Consumer Electronics & Peripherals: Laptops, Monitors, Keyboards, Mice, Audio Gear
- Smart Home & Homelab: Smart Displays, IoT Devices, Security, Single-Board Computers (SBCs), Networking Gear
- Mobile & Accessories: Android/iPhone Devices, Tablets, Power Banks, Chargers
- Software & Subscriptions: Apps, Cloud Services, VPNs, Productivity Tools
- Entertainment & A/V: Smart TVs, Streaming Devices, Soundbars, Home Audio
Job Responsibilities:
- Track down, evaluate, and publish timely coverage on major tech price drops, discount events, and curated product deals.
- Analyze deals to ensure genuine value by evaluating historical pricing data, specifications, and product quality.
- Contribute reliably and consistently under tight, time-sensitive deadlines.
- Coordinate directly with the editorial team for assignments, pitch approvals, and feedback.
- Input work and format product links directly into our in-house CMS according to editorial guidelines.
Application Requirements:
- Proven track record writing tech deals, buying guides, product roundups, or hardware coverage in English.
- Familiarity with price-history tools and identifying true historical low prices versus inflated MSRPs.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within U.S. time zones.
How to Apply:
Please submit the following materials in your application:
- Your CV
- A brief Cover Letter sharing your background in tech and commerce writing
- 2–3 relevant writing samples (published tech deals, buying guides, or product reviews)
The hiring team at How-To Geek will get back to you as soon as possible if we think you’d make a solid addition to the team. Only applications containing relevant writing samples will be considered.
Skills Required
- Proven experience writing technology deals, buying guides, product roundups, or hardware coverage in English
- Familiarity with price-history tools and identifying genuine historical low prices versus inflated MSRPs
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within U.S. time zones
- CV
- Brief cover letter describing background in technology and commerce writing
- Two to three relevant writing samples, such as published technology deals, buying guides, or product reviews
What We Do
Leading Media Investment Company: Valnet is a worldwide digital media publishing company that owns and operates several highly authoritative brands spanning several verticals including entertainment, technology, automotive, gaming, and aviation — La société leader mondial en contenu de média: Valnet est une entreprise d'édition de médias numériques qui possède et exploite plusieurs marques de premier plan dans des grands secteurs comme celles de la technologie, l'automobile, les jeux et l'aviation.
