News Reporter | Polygon

Freelance Content Writer For Gaming And Pop Culture

Polygon is a leading destination for gaming and pop culture coverage, delivering insightful, engaging, and timely reporting on the biggest stories in video games, entertainment, internet culture, and digital media.
As a trusted voice in gaming and online culture, Polygon publishes at a fast pace and is always looking for talented, passionate contributors who can create compelling, high-quality content on deadline.
Your Responsibilities
Monitor gaming and entertainment news cycles, trending topics and community conversations to surface timely content opportunities
Work closely with editors and writers to align social distribution with editorial priorities and publishing schedules
Comfortable working independently while meeting deadlines
Comfortable covering news in a timely manner
Ensure timely publication of relevant content aligned with SEO and engagement goals
Follow editorial and formatting guidelines rigorously
What We Offer
Fully remote — write from wherever you'd like!
Opportunities to pitch original ideas
An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd-out with on a daily basis
Experience and Skills
At least 2 years experience in digital journalism or online publishing
Ability to independently write and publish clean, accurate content on tight deadlines
Strong understanding of gaming culture, internet trends, memes, and online communities
Passion for video games, entertainment, and digital storytelling
Familiarity with SEO and CMS tools
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below:
Your CV
2 sample news articles (can be links or PDFs)
Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role.
Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process.