Is it just because we’re obsessed with gadgets that we think we can write about them in an entertaining way? Or does Engadget’s style of writing make the site so good? We’ve been thinking about this for quite some time and here are our answers.
It’s not just the gadgets
Engadget has always had a reputation as being gadget-obsessed, but this doesn’t mean that all our stories are about technology. In fact, you’ll find plenty of non-tech stories on the website — sometimes even more than tech ones. Sometimes we do feature a story about something other than gadgets, like a review of a TV show or a new restaurant, or even a movie.
We also cover politics, science, business, culture, sports and entertainment from around the world, including India, China, Israel, Japan, Brazil, Russia, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Mexico, Turkey, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Peru, Chile, Venezuela, Columbia, and Canada (just to name a few). Some of these stories get picked up by other websites, while some never see the light of day outside of Engadget.
We have a huge variety of writers who post on the site, and they all contribute their own unique perspective. You don’t need to be a techie to know what’s going on in the world; you just need to understand how people interact with each other. And if you want to learn about anything else, from how to cook to why your cat is sleeping at the foot of your bed, chances are there will be someone writing about it on Engadget.
Of course, there are many blogs out there dedicated to technology, and Engadget is certainly in the top five, but it’s easy to tell when we’ve done something different. If you look closely, you’ll notice that our headlines tend to be short, punchy and informative. We also use GIFs and videos liberally, which makes our articles fun to read. We aren’t afraid to get creative and try out interesting formats, like “Tales From The Crypt,” and “Movies That Made Me.” Every once in a while we even throw a little bit of humor into the mix.
In addition to news, reviews, opinions and analysis, you’ll find product announcements, tips and tricks for using your gadget(s), and other goodies. Our most popular posts attract lots of comments, and we love reading those too. If you take the time to leave one yourself, we might even feature it on the site.
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If you’re interested in becoming a contributing writer for Engadget, we offer paid positions that pay well. You won’t get rich doing it, but you’ll get to share your opinion and help shape the future of the site. To apply, send us your resume and a link to your online portfolio.
How we work
When we first started out, we were a small team of three writers with very limited resources. Nowadays, we have dozens of contributors who make sure we stay on top of the latest news and keep readers informed about what’s happening in the world. Here’s how we operate:
The Editor-in-Chief takes care of the big picture stuff. He chooses our theme, writes the weekly column, handles our social media strategy, and works with the staff to come up with fresh ideas.
Each week he sends out a list of stories to the editors, and then we pick the best ones and assign them to writers. Each writer usually picks a topic or two to research, and then sends back the results. When they’re ready to publish, they post the story on the web.
We also have several reporters who focus on specific areas of interest. One of our reporters covers Android, another focuses on smartphones, and another reports on tablets. They go about their jobs in their own ways, but they all have access to the same content and information.
Lastly we have freelancers, like our India correspondent, who write for the site without any editorial oversight whatsoever. They’re free to report whatever they want whenever they want. This means that we occasionally publish stories written by our freelancers that are completely off the wall, and we often end up deleting them.
There are times when we feel the urge to add a freelance contributor to the mix, but we don’t want to hire anyone unless we know that they’re going to be able to get the job done. After all, we want Engadget to be the best, and we’re not going to compromise quality for quantity.
