Work With Us | Smart Gadget Reviewer Jobs & Internships
YEET Magazine is growing. We need more humans to test more gadgets, write more reviews, and tell more companies that their product is overpriced garbage. We do not use AI to write reviews. We do not outsource to content mills. We do not accept free products in exchange for coverage. If that sounds like your kind of chaos, read on.
🔥 Currently Hiring: 4 Positions
Remote (US-based) | Full-time & Part-time | Competitive pay + benefits
Who We Are (And Why You Should Care)
We're a small but mighty team of 11 writers, editors, and product testers who have collectively reviewed over 2,500 gadgets since 2017. We buy our own products. We test for at least two weeks. We do not accept free review units. We are not afraid to give a bad review. We are also not afraid to give a good review to a cheap product that overdelivers.
Our readers trust us because we tell the truth. That trust is the only thing that matters. Everyone who works at YEET protects that trust like their job depends on it — because it does.
Open Positions
🔧 Smart Home Gadget Reviewer
What you'll do: Test and review smart cameras, doorbells, locks, lights, thermostats, plugs, hubs, and everything else that connects to your Wi-Fi. You'll live with these products for weeks, install them in your actual home, and write honest reviews about what works and what's a security nightmare.
What you need: Experience with at least three smart home ecosystems (Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, SmartThings, etc.). You understand local vs. cloud storage. You know why Matter matters (and why it's still a mess). You've been burned by a bad smart home product and you're still mad about it.
Bonus points: You've set up Home Assistant. You have strong opinions about Zigbee vs. Z-Wave. You own a soldering iron.
🎧 Audio & Wearables Reviewer
What you'll do: Test headphones, earbuds, smartwatches, fitness trackers, and everything you strap to your body. You'll compare sound signatures, battery life, comfort, and feature sets. You'll run 40 miles a week to test GPS accuracy. You'll sleep with a watch on to see if sleep tracking is actually useful (spoiler: sometimes).
What you need: You can describe sound without saying "crisp highs and punchy lows." You know the difference between AAC, aptX, and LDAC. You've tested at least 20 pairs of earbuds. You understand that "water resistant" is not the same as "waterproof."
Bonus points: You run, swim, or cycle with wearables. You have a collection of weird eartips. You can solder a headphone cable back together.
📱 Mobile Tech Reviewer (Phones, Tablets, Laptops)
What you'll do: Test smartphones, tablets, laptops, and everything with a screen bigger than your palm but smaller than your TV. You'll run benchmarks, compare cameras, test battery life, and figure out which $1,000 phone is actually worth $1,000 (almost none of them).
What you need: You've used both iOS and Android extensively in the past two years. You understand processor specs without looking them up. You know why "more megapixels" doesn't mean "better camera." You have strong opinions about notches, hole punches, and foldable creases.
Bonus points: You've written a buying guide before. You understand display calibration. You still miss the headphone jack (don't we all).
📝 Editorial Intern (Summer/Fall 2026)
What you'll do: Help our editors fact-check articles, update old reviews, research products, test entry-level gadgets, and assist with social media. You'll learn how real product testing works — not the influencer version. You'll get hands-on experience with dozens of products.
What you need: You're a current college student or recent grad (2025-2026). You're obsessed with tech. You write clearly and concisely. You can spot a typo from across the room. You're not afraid to say "actually, that spec is wrong."
Bonus points: Journalism or English major. Experience with WordPress or Ghost. You've written for your school newspaper or a personal blog.
What We Look For (The Unfiltered Version)
We don't care about your degree. We don't care about your GPA. We don't care if you went to an Ivy League or dropped out of community college. Here's what we actually care about:
- You know tech. Not "I read about tech." You've used it. You've broken it. You've fixed it. You've returned it. You've written angry Amazon reviews.
- You can write. Clear, direct, no fluff. You don't use "in the rapidly evolving landscape" unironically. You know when to use a comma and when to throw the rulebook out the window.
- You're honest. You won't give a good review because the company sent you a free coffee mug. You won't bury a product's fatal flaw in paragraph 12 because you're afraid of losing access. You tell the truth.
- You're skeptical. You don't believe marketing claims. You test everything yourself. You assume the product is lying until proven otherwise.
- You're curious. You take things apart (metaphorically and literally). You ask "why" constantly. You read spec sheets for fun (weird but we appreciate it).
• Competitive salary (we pay fairly, no "exposure" nonsense)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees
• 401(k) with 4% match
• 20 days PTO + federal holidays
• $1,000 annual tech stipend (you buy products for testing, we reimburse)
• Remote-first culture (no mandatory "come back to office" BS)
• We buy all test products — you never have to ask a PR person for permission
• You keep the products after testing (unless they're dangerous, then we throw them away)
What We Do NOT Offer
- No "unlimited PTO" scams. We give you actual days off. Take them.
- No we-work-like-a-family nonsense. We are colleagues. We respect each other. You don't owe us your evenings and weekends.
- No ping-pong tables or kombucha on tap. We work from home. Buy your own kombucha.
- No toxic positivity. Bad products get bad reviews. Bad processes get fixed. We tell each other when something sucks.
- No AI writing tools for editorial. You write your own words. Period.
The Hiring Process (What To Expect)
We move fast but thoughtfully. Here's how it works:
- Application review (5-7 days): We read every application. Yes, every single one. Yes, even yours. We'll email you either way — no ghosting.
- Initial screen (20 min): Quick video call to confirm you're a real human and not a chatbot. We'll ask about your experience and why you want this job.
- Test assignment (2-3 hours, paid): We'll send you a product to test and write a review. We pay for the product and your time. This is not free labor — it's a real test of your skills.
- Final interview (45 min): Meet with our editorial team. We'll discuss your test assignment and ask deeper questions about your methodology and writing process.
- Offer (within 3 days): If we want you, you'll know fast. We don't drag things out.
If you use ChatGPT to write your cover letter, we will know. If you use AI to write your test assignment, we will definitely know. We are not anti-AI in general — but we are anti-AI for editorial work. Our readers trust humans. We hire humans. Use your own brain. Thank you.
How To Apply
Email jobs@yeetmagazine.com with the following:
- Subject line: [POSITION TITLE] - [YOUR NAME]
- Resume (PDF please): Show us what you've done. Include links to published work if you have them.
- Cover letter (max 300 words): Tell us why you're the right person for this specific job. Be specific. "I love tech" is not specific. "I have tested 40 robot vacuums and here's what I learned" is specific.
- Three writing samples (links or PDFs): Tech reviews preferred. Show us you can write clearly, honestly, and without marketing jargon.
Deadline for summer internships: April 15, 2026
Deadline for full-time positions: Rolling until filled — apply early, we hire fast.
• Using a generic cover letter that doesn't mention YEET Magazine
• Sending a resume as a .docx file (PDF or we riot)
• Applying for multiple positions with the same email
• "To whom it may concern" (our names are on the editorial team page)
• Attaching a photo of yourself (we don't care what you look like)
• Writing "I can start immediately" when you clearly have a two-week notice period (just be honest)
Freelance Opportunities
Not ready for a full-time role? We also work with freelance writers for one-off reviews, buying guides, and news coverage. Pay is competitive (we don't do the "exposure" thing).
To apply as a freelancer: Email freelance@yeetmagazine.com with "FREELANCE - [YOUR NAME]" in the subject line. Include your resume, three writing samples, and a list of product categories you're comfortable reviewing (smartphones, audio, smart home, wearables, etc.).
Diversity & Inclusion (The Real Version)
YEET Magazine is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We also don't discriminate based on your taste in gadgets — you can like Android AND iPhone. Weird, but we accept you.
We actively encourage applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and anyone else who has been historically underrepresented in tech journalism. The tech industry is already too white and too male. We want to fix that, starting with our own team.
If you need accommodations during the hiring process, email us. We will make it work. No questions asked.
Ready to join the team?
Email jobs@yeetmagazine.com with your application. We can't wait to read it.