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.
XDA is looking for a true tinkerer to join the team as a Segment Lead for the Hobbies Tech and OS & Devices verticals. 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
- Help guide coverage strategy across core computing verticals, including operating systems (Windows, Linux, Android), consumer hardware/devices, and enthusiast DIY tech (single-board computers, microcontrollers, 3D printing).
- 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 communication.
- Partner with editorial leadership to support broader initiatives and growth objectives.
Requirements
- Experience editing and writing consumer technology content.
- Extensive hands-on knowledge of desktop builds, mobile/handheld devices, operating systems, and enthusiast maker hardware.
- Prior experience leading or mentoring writers in a freelance environment.
- Comfortable owning editorial decisions and managing multiple priorities.
- Strong editorial judgment, organization, and attention to detail.
Application Requirements
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Please address the following question:
- What makes you the right fit for this role? (You can touch upon previous experience and your passion for these verticals)
- Please address the following question:
- Screening Questions
We will get back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team.
Skills Required
- Experience editing and writing consumer technology content
- Extensive hands-on knowledge of desktop builds
- Extensive hands-on knowledge of mobile and handheld devices
- Extensive hands-on knowledge of operating systems
- Extensive hands-on knowledge of enthusiast maker hardware
- Prior experience leading or mentoring writers in a freelance environment
- Ability to own editorial decisions and manage multiple priorities
- Strong editorial judgment, organization, and attention to detail
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.
