Static Media is looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated freelancer to support research and audience development for our consumer technology sites, BGR and Engadget.
Static Media is a digital media company behind a growing portfolio of brands spanning food, technology, automotive, travel, home, entertainment, and more. Our teams create useful, engaging content for large audiences across our own sites and through major distribution platforms including MSN, Yahoo, AOL, and Apple.
We’re a remote-first company built around people who can work independently, think creatively, and take real ownership of their work. Across editorial, audience development, strategy, and operations, we value strong judgment, consistency, collaboration, and the willingness to keep learning as our brands and audiences evolve.
Position Overview
We’re looking for someone with a strong interest in consumer technology who thrives on ownership and initiative. In this role, you’ll research trends, analyze content performance, and develop compelling article ideas that help shape and grow our consumer tech content strategy.
This is an audience development and ideation role rather than a writing position. You’ll focus on identifying and developing article concepts that our editorial team will write.
What You’ll Do
Research consumer technology topics, trends, and audience interests to identify creative, timely, and original article opportunities.
Dive into consumer tech topics ranging from mobile devices and streaming to computers, electric vehicles, and emerging technology trends.
Use SEO analytics, traffic data, keyword reports, and other performance insights to inform content ideas and strategy.
Track content performance and identify patterns that can help guide future coverage and drive audience engagement.
Develop and pitch article ideas inspired by industry trends, product news, pop culture, online conversations, and original research.
Collaborate closely with editorial and audience development teams to identify successful content patterns and emerging opportunities within the consumer tech space.
Help develop engaging headlines and content concepts that appeal to technology enthusiasts as well as broader audiences.
Ensure ideas align with each site’s voice, audience, and editorial standards.
Identify opportunities to improve research, ideation, and content decision-making processes.
Stay responsive to breaking news and timely trends, including occasionally working outside traditional 9–5 hours when needed.
What We’re Looking For
Strong knowledge of and genuine enthusiasm for consumer technology, including mobile devices, streaming, PC/Mac computers, and electric vehicles. Please note that gaming is not a primary focus of this role.
Familiarity with technology websites, online communities, forums, social media channels, and industry events.
A strong instinct for identifying topics and angles with the potential to drive online engagement.
Experience using analytics and research tools such as Semrush, Ahrefs, and Google Analytics to inform content decisions.
Strong research and creative-thinking skills, with the ability to develop distinctive article concepts and headlines.
Excellent attention to detail, ensuring adherence to our company’s editorial standards and brand voice.
1+ years of experience in editorial, content strategy, audience development, or a related role at a website or digital media company; consumer technology experience is preferred.
Hours & Schedule
This is a flexible freelance role offering 10 - 40 hours per week. While schedules may vary, and the number of hours you work within that range is up to you, we’re especially interested in candidates who can commit to at least 20 hours per week.
Some availability outside traditional business hours may occasionally be needed to respond to breaking news or developments.
Work Location
Remote within the contiguous United States. Candidates in Eastern or Central time zones are preferred.
Compensation
$21 - $25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
How to Apply
Please submit
Your resume
A cover letter telling us about your interest in and knowledge of consumer technology, along with any relevant experience — editorial or otherwise. Skip the generic cover letter; we’d rather hear what kind of tech nerd you are.