How we work
Future Tech Today is a remote-first publication. Our contributors are spread across several time zones, and we care about the quality of the reporting rather than where or when it gets written. Editors work with writers on structure and framing before drafting begins, so revisions tend to be substantive rather than cosmetic.
What we look for
- Domain knowledge. Our best contributors have built the things they write about — shipped ML systems, worked on browser internals, designed hardware. We would rather teach an engineer to write than teach a generalist to understand a transformer.
- Explanatory instinct. The pieces that work here answer “how does this actually work, and what changes because of it?” rather than restating a press release.
- Independence. A willingness to reach an unflattering conclusion about a popular product, and to show the reasoning that got you there.
Contributor roles
Freelance reporters
Ongoing coverage within one of our six sections. Freelancers typically file two to four pieces per month, working with a section editor on story selection.
Reviews contributors
Hands-on hardware and software evaluations. Requires access to the category you cover and a methodical approach to testing. We publish our testing methodology alongside every review.
Analysis and Insights
Longer-form pieces on policy, regulation, and industry direction. These run 2,000 to 3,500 words and involve original interviews or primary-source research.
Rates and terms
We pay per commissioned piece, with the rate agreed before you start writing, scaled to length and reporting depth. Invoices are settled within 30 days of publication. You retain copyright in your work and grant us a licence to publish it; we do not require exclusivity beyond a 30-day window.
We do not accept unpaid contributions, and we do not publish content supplied by PR agencies or SEO link-building services. See our advertising policy for how sponsored content differs from editorial.
How to pitch
Send an email to contact@futuretechtoday.site with “Pitch” or “Contributor” in the subject line, and include:
- A one-paragraph summary of the story: what the argument is, and why it matters now.
- Who you would talk to, or what you would test, to report it out.
- Two or three links to previous work — published or unpublished.
- A sentence on your relevant background.
We read every pitch and reply to those we can take forward, usually within two weeks. A specific pitch for one article is far more effective than a general expression of interest.
Equal opportunity
We consider every applicant on the strength of their work and expertise, without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. If you need an adjustment at any point in the process, tell us and we will arrange it — see our accessibility statement.