Writers
LWN does its best to provide comprehensive coverage of the free-software development community, but there is far more going on than our small staff can handle. When expressed that way, this problem suggests an obvious solution: make the staff bigger. Thus, LWN is looking to hire a writer/editor.
The job description is appended below, but LWN readers will already know what we are looking for: writers who can create our type of clearly written, technical coverage of what the community is up to. Our writers must understand how free software is made and distributed, and they must be prepared to write for an audience that knows more than they do. It is challenging, but also a lot of fun.
While we hope to find somebody who can cover a broad spectrum of free-software development, we also wish to find somebody who can complement and deepen our coverage in one or more of the following areas:
- Distribution development and project governance
- The development of the Rust language
- Language, toolchain, and low-level library development in general
- Linux kernel development
- Embedded systems and Android
- System-administration tools and containers
The above list is not exhaustive; we would certainly be interested in talking with authors whose passion takes them into a different area.
LWN will complete 25 years of publication next January. It has been a spectacular ride and we have no intention of stopping, but there will come a time where, if this show is to go on, a new generation will need to take over. We would like to get that generation in place and up to speed well before the situation becomes urgent. Today's new writers, we hope, will become tomorrow's senior editors.
If this appeals to you, please contact us at editorjob@lwn.net. If you know somebody else who might make a good candidate, please encourage them to talk to us. The free-software community shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon; with your help, LWN will be able to keep up with it for the next quarter-century — and beyond.
The job description
LWN.net is seeking a full-time technical journalist to provide high-quality coverage of the Linux and free-software communities for our readers. This is an opportunity to be a part of a community that has changed the world and is far from finished. LWN has been covering this community from within since 1998.
Responsibilities will include finding and researching topics, writing articles on a regular schedule, reviewing articles written by others, interacting with readers, and traveling to and reporting from community events. Additionally, we all take part in the tasks of running the business and making important decisions about where we are trying to go.
Requirements include:
- A university degree in technical writing, engineering, or the sciences — or equivalent experience.
- Top-level English writing and editing skills.
- The willingness and ability to work remotely full-time.
- An understanding of free software and the communities that create it.
- A willingness to take on a wide range of challenges in a small-company environment.
We would also like to see:
- A demonstrated history of writing for a highly technical audience.
- Software development experience, especially in the form of contribution to one or more free-software projects.
- Experience with web technologies and web-site design.
- Python development experience.
LWN is located in Colorado, but we are willing to consider applicants from anywhere in the US who can legally work here. The salary range for this position is from $70,000 to $140,000 per year, along with periodic bonuses and an annual profit-sharing distribution. Compensation also includes participation in our health and 401(k) retirement plans. Applicants from the rest of the world who can work as consultants can also be considered.