MakeUseOf & How-To Geek
How-To Geek - Windows Writer
MakeUseOf & How-To Geek, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
This position will operate on a remote, freelance basis.HowToGeek.com is looking for Windows enthusiasts to write feature articles for the site.
About UsHow-To Geek is an online technology publication with tens of millions of readers each month. Our readers love How-To Geek because of its unique voice. We’re not a website for geeks—we are the geeks.We’re the people you turn to when your computer isn’t working right, you need to do something technical, or you want to understand the latest gadgets—and which are the best ones to buy. We explain it all in simple, approachable terms. How-To Geek is for everyone.Our target audience are everyday consumers who are interested in tech; we write for the lay-people, not industry insiders. For example, our readers are the "Should You Upgrade to a Wi-Fi 7 Router?" crowd. Not the "Wi-Fi 7 Routers Will Usher In the IoT Market Penetration Shift" crowd.Our Windows writers have knowledge on Windows devices, apps, software, and updates. They have excellent English language writing skills as well as the ability to break down complex topics.Please have a look at the below articles to get an idea of the kind of content we often write:My Wait for a Windows Version of Popular iPad App GoodNotes Was Worth It5 Things That Would Make Windows Good AgainYour Smartphone Is Coming to Windows 11's Start MenuHow to Rip an Audio CD on WindowsResponsibilitiesWrite
8 features articles per month , with no upper limitYou will pitch, claim, and be assigned topicsStay up to date on the latest tech news, products and updatesInput work into our in-house system and format images according to our guidelinesApplication RequirementsCV, Cover Letter, Screening QuestionsIn your Cover Letter, please address the following questions:- Why do you want to write for How-To Geek?- What makes you the right fit for this role? (You can touch upon previous experience and your passion for technology)Applicants must be highly motivated and possess the following requirementsRelevant experience in writing and editing in the English languageExpert knowledge of WindowsKnowledge of other tech (a plus)Must have Windows 10/11 (with the expectation of updating to the latest version ASAP after it's made available)
We will get back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team.
About UsHow-To Geek is an online technology publication with tens of millions of readers each month. Our readers love How-To Geek because of its unique voice. We’re not a website for geeks—we are the geeks.We’re the people you turn to when your computer isn’t working right, you need to do something technical, or you want to understand the latest gadgets—and which are the best ones to buy. We explain it all in simple, approachable terms. How-To Geek is for everyone.Our target audience are everyday consumers who are interested in tech; we write for the lay-people, not industry insiders. For example, our readers are the "Should You Upgrade to a Wi-Fi 7 Router?" crowd. Not the "Wi-Fi 7 Routers Will Usher In the IoT Market Penetration Shift" crowd.Our Windows writers have knowledge on Windows devices, apps, software, and updates. They have excellent English language writing skills as well as the ability to break down complex topics.Please have a look at the below articles to get an idea of the kind of content we often write:My Wait for a Windows Version of Popular iPad App GoodNotes Was Worth It5 Things That Would Make Windows Good AgainYour Smartphone Is Coming to Windows 11's Start MenuHow to Rip an Audio CD on WindowsResponsibilitiesWrite
8 features articles per month , with no upper limitYou will pitch, claim, and be assigned topicsStay up to date on the latest tech news, products and updatesInput work into our in-house system and format images according to our guidelinesApplication RequirementsCV, Cover Letter, Screening QuestionsIn your Cover Letter, please address the following questions:- Why do you want to write for How-To Geek?- What makes you the right fit for this role? (You can touch upon previous experience and your passion for technology)Applicants must be highly motivated and possess the following requirementsRelevant experience in writing and editing in the English languageExpert knowledge of WindowsKnowledge of other tech (a plus)Must have Windows 10/11 (with the expectation of updating to the latest version ASAP after it's made available)
We will get back to you as soon as possible if we think you'd make a solid addition to the team.