*PLEASE DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSITION IF YOU DO NOT OWN ANY CURRENT APPLE PRODUCTS OR HAVE NO FUNDAMENTAL APPLE KNOWLEDGE*

Do you roll out of bed and hit your favorite Apple news sites before concerning yourself with the broader aspects of life? Do you have your thumb on the pulse of social media? We may have the perfect opportunity for you.

AppleInsider -- the definitive stop for insider Apple news, rumors, analysis, and reviews -- seeks passionate, energetic, and self-motivated writers with unique skill-sets that can enrich our audience of millions.

As the next generation of Apple users immerse themselves in the company's ecosystem, you must earn their trust as their go-to expert. From coverage of breaking news to in-depth product reviews and comparisons, you'll be tasked with educating an interested public about anything and everything Apple.

Applicants must have:

• Technical aptitude with Apple products.
• Prior experience in online writing or journalism.
• Passion for social media with an active social media presence and a history of engaging with users.
• A concrete understanding of Apple's fundamentals, objectives, and challenges.
• The ability to produce accurate, exciting content under constant deadlines, week-in and week-out.
• A basic understanding of SEO and how to enrich stories and headlines with SEO best practices.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Basic HTML skills.
• A drive and desire to be the absolute best at what you do.

Responsibilities

Content creation: Research and craft content that includes, but is not limited to, breaking news, coverage of current events & news trends as they pertain to Apple, coverage of Apple and third-party software & hardware releases, detailed product reviews, and Apple tech tips.

Social media management: Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy across various platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, LinkedIn, etc.) to increase AppleInsider's online presence and audience engagement.

Must stay on top of social media trends, maintaining and growing your own social media channels, in addition to those featured on AppleInsider.

Online community management: Actively participate in AppleInsider's online forums, fostering an environment that encourages user registrations, engagement, and member retention.

Apple resource: Maintain and grow your own arsenal of Apple products, which are your primary devices for content creation and daily use.

To succeed at AppleInsider, you must also be a good team player.

Bonus qualifications

While not necessary to apply, these additional qualifications would be a bonus:

• Expertise in Mac gaming.
• Experience producing or appearing on a podcast.
• Both long-form and short video production skills.
• Mac or iOS Development experience.
• Expertise in Crypto, AI, VR, or EVs.
• Experience in financial reporting.
• Video production skills.
• Close proximity to Silicon Valley.

Working at AppleInsider provides a major platform for a writer to establish a voice and distinct personality while connecting with a tech-savvy worldwide audience of millions. This is a challenging and rewarding mid-level position that demands skill and expediency, in addition to the ability to collaborate, communicate with, and help manage others in a fast-paced environment.

This is a 100% work-from-home position, offering you the continuing convenience of no commute. Applications from adults everywhere will be considered.

To apply, please send us an email to jobs [at] appleinsider.com with your resume, links to the social media profiles you manage, any recent writing samples, and a brief message about why you believe you're best fit to become one of AppleInsider's next editors.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $35,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• What Apple products do you own and use on a daily basis? Please include year and model number.
• Please link to the social media profiles you manage or have managed.

Experience:

• tech journalism: 1 year (Required)
• Social media management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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