Polygon Trading Card Games; TCG) Writer

Thisisapaidfreelance,remote position

Polygonisaleadingdestinationforcoverageofgames,entertainment,comics,andculture,bringingreaderssmart,engagingstoriesaboutthemediaandfandomstheycareabout.

Fromgamesandmoviestotelevision,comics,andinternetculture,Polygonexploresthestories,creators,characters,andcommunitiesshapingentertainmenttoday

Wearecurrentlyseekingknowledgeableandpassionate Trading Card Game (TCG)
Writerstocontributeengaging,insightful,andwell-researchedfeaturescoveringtheworldofcollectibleandcompetitivecardgames,withaparticularfocuson

Magic:

The Gathering(MTG),PokémonTCG,Yu-Gi-Oh!,andotherpopularTCGfranchises.

• Researchandwriteoriginal,high-qualityfeaturescoveringtradingcardgames,including
  
  Magic:
  
  The Gathering,PokémonTCG,Yu-Gi-Oh!,andothermajorfranchises.
• Choosearticletopicsfromaneditorialpoolandindependentlypitchengaging,relevantideastoour
  
  Editorial team.
• Produceinsightfulcontentexploringcardstrategies,deck building,gamemechanics,expansions,individualcards,andevolvingcompetitivemetas.
• CovermajordevelopmentswithintheTCGindustry,includingnewsets,product releases,emerging trends,andsignificantchangestoestablishedgames.
• Createaccessible,informative,andengagingcontentthatappealstobothexperiencedplayersand newcomers.
• MaintainanactiveunderstandingoftheTCGlandscape,includingcompetitivetournaments,communitydiscussions,andemerginggames.
• Beadedicatedandconsistentcontributortothesite.
• Follow Polygon'sEditorial
  
  Guidelineswhileproducingoriginal,accurate,andhigh-quality content.
• Workindependentlyundertightdeadlinesandsubmitassignmentsontime.

• Competitive compensation.
• Consistentandtimelypayments.
• Flexible schedule.
• Remotefreelancepositiontoworkfromalocationofyourchoice.
• Exposure to Polygon’slargeandpassionateaudience,which reaches
  30
  
  Mvisitorspermonth,providingyouanexcitingopportunitytomakeagenuineimpact.

• Educationalbackgroundinjournalism,communications,orarelatedfieldpreferred.
• Atleast2yearsofexperienceproducinggaming,entertainment,orrelatededitorialcontent.
• Extensiveknowledgeofandgenuinepassionfor Trading Card Games ,particularly
  
  Magic:
  
  The Gatheringand Pok émonTCG.
• StrongfamiliaritywithmultipleTCGfranchises,including:
• Magic:
  
  The Gathering(MTG):
  
  Commander/EDH,Standard,Modern,Pioneer,Limited,deck building,setreleases,cardinteractions,andcompetitiveplay.
• Pokémon
  
  Trading Card Game :
  
  Competitivedeckbuilding,cardrotations,expansions,tournamentformats,andevolvingstrategies.
• Yu-Gi-Oh!:
  
  Archetypes,deckstrategies,banlists,competitiveformats,andnewcardreleases.
• OtherTCGs:
  
  Disney Lorcana,One Piece Card Game ,Fleshand Blood,Star Wars:
  
  Unlimited,Digimon Card Game ,andemergingcollectiblecardgames.
• Abilitytoanalyzegamemechanics,cardsynergies,competitive strategies,andshiftingmetaswhilemakingcomplextopicsaccessibletoabroadreadership.
• FamiliaritywiththewiderTCGecosystem,includingmajortournaments,onlinecommunities,contentcreators,andindustrydevelopments.
• StrongunderstandingofwhatmakescompellingTCGeditorialcontent,includingevergreenfeatures,strategic analysis,cardrankings,andtimelycoverage.
• Excellent research,writing,proofreading,andfact-checkingskills.
• ExperiencewithSEObestpracticesandwritingengaging,search-friendlyheadlines.
• Experienceworkingwithacustom Content Management System (CMS) preferred.

Polygon is part of the Valnet Publishing Group.

Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.

Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.

We are currently recruiting a Polygon Trading Card Games (TCG) Writer for our team in United States.

We aim to respond to suitable candidates as soon as possible.