Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. XDA is looking for a Linux Writer to cover the latest in Linux news, distro reviews, command-line tutorials, open-source projects, and everything in between, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role requires a self-starter with relevant writing and editing experience in the English language, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Ability to contribute reliably and consistency (feed and feature) under tight deadlines
- Comfortable with pitching
- Willing to input work into our in-house CMS, as well as find and format images, according to our guidelines
- Stay up to date on the latest open source software news, products and updates
- Coordinate with the editorial team for assignments and feedback
Skills
- Relevant experience in writing and editing in the English language
- Ability to think analytically; applauding or criticizing aspects of the news source
- Expert knowledge and broad familiarity of open source software such as Linux
- Ability to contribute reliably and consistency (feed and feature) under tight deadlines
- Comfortable with pitching
- Willing to input work into our in-house CMS, as well as find and format images, according to our guidelines
- Stay up to date on the latest open source software news, products and updates
- Coordinate with the editorial team for assignments and feedback
- CV
- Cover Letter (tell us why you want to write for us!)
- 2-3 tech articles you've written that demonstrate your writing abilities
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