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.

• 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

• 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

• 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