Entertainment Writer (Polygon)

This is a paid freelance, remote position.

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

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

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