Freelance Writer Needed Tier-1 Business & Technology Publications (Robotics, Safety, Risk) Overview We are seeking an experienced freelance writer or journalist to develop three distinct, publication-ready articles on the topic of robot safety and kill switch systems for autonomous hospitality and industrial cleaning robots. This assignment is not marketing copy. It is editorial-quality journalism and thought leadership, designed for top-tier business publications. You will be writing for: • The Wall Street Journal (news analysis / governance framing) • Forbes (executive thought leadership) • WSJ Weekend / Future of Everything–style long-form narrative Extensive background materials, technical research, and industry context are provided – see additional attached materials. Scope of Work The selected writer will: • Produce three original articles, each tailored to a specific publication’s: o Voice o Structure o Audience expectations o Editorial standards • Translate technical robotics and cybersecurity concepts into: o Business risk o Governance o Safety o Liability and operational impact • Maintain strict editorial neutrality (no product promotion) • Deliver editor-ready drafts that require minimal revision Article Profiles 1. Wall Street Journal — Business / Tech Analysis • Focus: Risk, liability, governance, standards • Tone: Authoritative, restrained, factual • Length: ~1,000 words • Format: Reported analysis 2. Forbes — Thought Leadership • Focus: Executive decision-making, AI risk, operational responsibility • Tone: Confident, persuasive, accessible • Length: ~900 words • Format: Opinion / contributor column 3. WSJ Weekend / Future of Everything — Long-Form Essay • Focus: Narrative exploration of automation and human control • Tone: Elegant, reflective, grounded • Length: ~1,100 words • Format: Narrative + insight Required Qualifications Must-have: • Proven experience writing for top-tier business or technology publications • Strong understanding of at least one of the following: o Robotics or autonomous systems o Cybersecurity and cyber-physical risk o Enterprise technology or infrastructure o Safety, compliance, or operational risk • Ability to: o Interview subject-matter experts (if needed) o Synthesize dense technical material into clear business narratives o Write confidently for senior executive audiences Strong preference for: • Former or current journalists • Forbes contributors or WSJ-adjacent writers • Writers with experience covering AI, robotics, or enterprise tech risk What This Is Not • SEO blog content • Vendor marketing or product promotion • Ghostwritten PR fluff •Junior or entry-level writing This is editorial work intended to withstand scrutiny from sophisticated readers and editors. Deliverables • 3 original articles (one per publication profile) • Each article delivered in: o Google Docs or Word o With clear headline + subhead • One revision round per article (if requested) Timeline • Kickoff: Immediate upon selection • Draft delivery: o Article 1: ~7–10 days o Articles 2–3: ~14–21 days total • Flexible pacing for the right writer Compensation • Premium freelance rates • Open to: o Per-article pricing o Project-based fee • Please include: o Your rate range o Links to 2–3 relevant bylines or portfolio pieces How to Apply Please submit: 1. A brief note explaining why this topic fits your background 2. Links to published work (business / tech / risk preferred) 3. Your availability and rate expectations Why This Assignment Matters Autonomous systems are moving into human spaces faster than safety frameworks are evolving. This project contributes to a serious, necessary conversation about control, accountability, and trust in automation—aimed at leaders who make real deployment decisions. If you enjoy writing where technology meets responsibility, this will be a strong fit.