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    "description_html": "<p><em><strong><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">This position will operate on a remote basis within the U.S.</span></span></strong></em></p><p><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Pocket-lint</strong> is a leading authority on consumer tech, digital entertainment, and smart home gear, reaching millions of readers with up-to-the-minute news, authoritative reviews, and deep-dive guides.<br><br>As a worldwide leader in the tech and media space, Pocket-lint operates at a rapid pace and we are currently looking for a <strong>Freelance News Writer</strong> to join our team on a <em>1099 freelance basis</em>—specifically someone who can pitch, track, and write original, high-quality news content regarding breaking tech, streaming updates, and viral internet culture in a timely and rapid manner.<br><br>Click here to see the type of content we cover: <a href=\"https://www.pocket-lint.com/news/\">https://www.pocket-lint.com/news/</a>.</span></span></p><h3><strong><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Your Responsibilities</span></span></strong></h3><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Identify, pitch, and report on breaking news stories across the consumer tech, gaming, streaming, and digital entertainment space.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Extract the core of a story quickly to deliver highly accurate, informative, and timely reports in a fast-paced environment.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Pitch unique, reader-obsessed news angles and trending pop culture updates to our Editorial team regularly.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Input work into our in-house CMS, as well as find and format images, according to our guidelines.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Stay up to date on the latest tech hardware releases, streaming platform updates (Netflix, Disney+, Apple, Google, etc.), and industry announcements.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Coordinate with the editorial team for rapid assignments, breaking coverage, and feedback.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Follow Pocket-lint’s general Editorial Guidelines while producing unique, high-quality, and voice-driven news content.</span></span></li></ul><h3><strong><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">What We Offer</span></span></strong></h3><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Competitive per-story compensation.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Flexible schedule.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Remote position to work from a location of your choice.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Exposure to Pocket-lint’s massive audience, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Long-term growth paths, including training workshops and potential for fixed base roles or advanced coverage opportunities.</span></span></li></ul><h3><strong><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Experience and Skills</span></span></strong></h3><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Relevant experience writing and editing breaking news or tech/entertainment content for a digital publication in the English language.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Deep passion for consumer tech, movies/TV, gaming, and the streaming ecosystem is mandatory.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Ability to track trending topics, monitor press releases, and cover breaking developments quickly under tight timeframes.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Ability to think analytically; 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