Today is the second week of our educational series on entering the tech media space. You can check out the first week’s post here.
You don’t need to be a journalist or YouTuber to work in tech media. There are multiple paths depending on your skills and interests:
The Many Roles in Tech Media
You don’t need to be a journalist or YouTuber to work in tech media. There are multiple paths depending on your skills and interests:
1. The Writer / Blogger
You love words, ideas, and making complex things simple. You might write:
- How-to guides
- Startup founder profiles
- Opinion pieces on trends like AI, blockchain, or climate tech
- Product reviews and explainers
Where to work: Medium, Substack, TechiesNode, LinkedIn
2. The Video or Podcast Creator
You’re comfortable on camera or behind a mic. You might:
- Break down technical ideas in video explainers
- Host podcast interviews with startup founders
- Review new tools or tech products
- Share tips for tech careers or learning paths
Where to publish: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Spotify, X Spaces
3. The Tech Journalist
You’re investigative and curious about the “why” behind the news. You:
- Break news about funding, policy, or new tech
- Interview founders and industry leaders
- Report on tech trends with context and balance
Where to work: TechCrunch, Rest of World, TechCabal, Bloomberg, TechiesNode (Yes we support tech journalists and opinion shapers)
4. The Content Marketer
You help startups tell their story, reach users, and grow. You:
- Write blogposts, newsletters, or case studies
- Script video content or social media posts
- Explain product features in ways users understand
- Build content funnels that attract and convert
Where to work: Startup teams, tech marketing agencies,Techies Node (Yes we have partnerships with tech startups and companies)freelance gigs.
5. The Community-Focused Storyteller
You’re passionate about people and conversation. You:
- Curate and tell stories from developer or creator communities
- Run Twitter/X threads or community newsletters
- Organize or cover hackathons, tech meetups, or pitch events
- Spotlight talent and innovation in underserved areas
Where to work: DAOs, dev communities,Techies Node (We are a community focused media agency.) Slack groups, community startups
Emerging Areas to Watch
Tech media is evolving fast, especially in Africa and other emerging regions. Some interesting niches include:
- Web3/Blockchain storytelling – Helping people understand DeFi, NFTs, DAOs
- AI explainers and ethics – Making AI more understandable and ethical issues more visible
- Climate tech media – Telling stories about innovations in energy, sustainability, and agriculture
- AfroTech culture content – Bridging music, tech, lifestyle, and digital creativity
- Local language content – Bringing tech conversations to people in Hausa, Yoruba, Swahili, etc.
These are still new spaces where fresh voices and creators are needed — and welcomed.
What Background Do You Need?
There is no one way to break into tech media. Many creators came from:
- Journalism, creative writing, or communications
- Tech (developers or designers who started writing or creating)
- Education or training
- Music or entertainment media
- Even law, business, or health
What matters most is your ability to communicate, stay curious, and keep creating.
Tech Media for Newbies: How To Start
Here’s how you can start dipping your feet into tech media:
Pick a format you enjoy
- Writing? Start with short blog posts on Medium or LinkedIn.
- Video? Try 60–90 second reels or YouTube shorts.
- Audio? Record short voice notes and test podcast apps.
- Social? Thread your thoughts on Twitter/X.
Choose a theme or interest area
- African startups? Developer tools? Creative tech? Pick something you care about and want to keep exploring.
Practice explaining one idea per week
- Choose a product, trend, or founder story — and try to explain it in your own words. Keep it short and simple.
Start sharing in public
- Don’t wait for it to be perfect. Start small, post it, and improve with each attempt.
Join Tech media Communities
- It will help you to meet other people who are also interested in tech media and allow you to develop your skills and get access to gigs, even if you don’t have the journalistic experience. TechiesNode is launching a new community of tech media enthusiasts, so subscribe to the blog to learn more.
Final Words: You Belong Here
If you’ve ever felt like tech was interesting but distant — or creative but too technical — tech media is the bridge.
It’s the space where ideas meet clarity, code meets community, and startups meet the spotlight. And it’s still early enough for new voices, especially from Africa, to make a lasting mark.
You don’t have to wait until you’re an expert. Start now, grow in public, and build your voice.(At Techies Node, we accept opinions of tech, especially in underrepresented communities regardless of level of expertise. Here is how you can become a contributor.)
You’re not just telling stories — you’re shaping how the world understands the future.
Our Tech Communities Showcase to spotlight active tech and startup communities in Ibadan — the people, ideas, and passion that are quietly shaping the city’s tech ecosystem click the link to see how you can put your tech community under the spotlight.
We are also launching a community of tech media enthusiasts and professionals in the coming weeks. Follow us @techiesnode on all our platforms to get updates.
