XDA - News Editor

This position will operate on a remote, freelance basis. Applicants must be located in either the US or Canada.

XDA is looking for a News Editor who knows their way around the world of computing. This is someone who keep up with hardware launches, Linux updates, open-source projects, and everything happening in the PC space. You’ll help shape XDA’s daily news coverage, guiding writers and making sure our stories are fast, accurate, and genuinely useful for our readers.
About XDA
XDA is where computing fans feel at home. We’re into PCs, components, Linux, and the open-source projects that keep tech interesting. Whether it’s building the perfect rig, testing new hardware, or spinning up a fresh distro, we love getting hands-on and sharing that passion with our readers.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and edit daily news stories across the computing world.
• Keep the news cycle moving, ensuring stories go live quickly and cleanly.
• Write breaking news and explainers when something big happens.
• Work with writers to sharpen their reporting, headlines, and storytelling.
• Collaborate with the broader editorial team to shape XDA’s tone and coverage priorities.

Application Requirements

• CV 
• Cover Letter (tell us why you want to join our team!)
• 2-3 computing news articles you've written that demonstrate your writing abilities

Applicants must have a self-starter attitude and possess the following requirements:

• Relevant experience in writing and editing in the English language.
• Ability to think analytically; applauding or criticizing aspects of the news source.
• Relevant PC building skills and experience.
• Expert knowledge and broad familiarity of PC’s and PC parts.

The hiring team at XDA 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.