Engadget Is Hiring Freelance Tech Writers, With All Training and Trial Time Paid

Engadget is hiring freelance contributing writers for its tech news and features desks, offering remote work paid at flat hourly or per-word rates that vary with experience. The publication announced the openings on October 28, 2026, and said any time spent with Engadget, including training or trials, will be paid.

What Engadget Wants From Applicants

Engadget is looking for writers who know their way around the consumer tech space and can turn around fast, clean copy. The publication said applicants do not need to know every facet of every topic it covers, but a broad familiarity with consumer tech is expected. More than anything, Engadget said it wants writers who can distill complex subjects into stories anyone can understand.

The roles are entry-level, and Engadget said it values deep knowledge and enthusiasm for tech above a professional degree or decades of experience, though this should not be an applicant's first writing gig. Engadget has a strict no-AI policy, and writers need a mastery of the English language, including the ability to write accurate, engaging and informative stories without the assistance of AI.

Engadget is an entirely remote workplace, with a team spread across four continents, and can accommodate writers in any timezone. New writers receive a steady stream of daily assignments from the news and features desks, and once they have a few articles under their belts they are free to pitch and develop their own ideas. Engadget said many of its writers have been with the publication for years, several of them over a decade.

Engadget's Ownership Under Static Media

Engadget is a digital technology publication founded in 2004 and now owned by Static Media, according to akta.pro company records. Static Media completed its acquisition of Engadget from Yahoo in March 2026, adding the publication to a portfolio of 30+ digital brands with combined reach exceeding 220 million monthly visits. Static Media retained Engadget's editorial team in full as part of the transition and committed to increased investment in Engadget's product reviews and event coverage following the acquisition close.

Engadget's Recent Review Coverage

Engadget published a review of the Pixel Watch 5 on August 21, 2026, noting that the smartwatch has improved GPS tracking and on-device Gemini capabilities, while several key health features are delayed until September. On August 17, 2026, Engadget reviewed the HP Omnibook X, a professional ultraportable laptop featuring Intel's Core Ultra X9 processor and a 14-inch 3K OLED display. On August 8, 2026, Engadget covered VR fitness platform Supernatural relaunching as an independent company after Meta paused its operations and cut staff in January.

How to Apply for the Writing Roles

Engadget directed applicants to apply for a role through its hiring page.