Polygon Gaming Writer (News & Features)

Collider; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible freelance schedule

Consistent payments

Job summary

Polygon, a leading digital publication, seeks passionate freelance Gaming Writers to cover major stories, releases, trends, and conversations in gaming. You’ll connect with a dedicated audience and drive readership through timely, insightful content.

Remote work offers flexibility, original ideas pitching, and consistent payments. Join a community of like‑minded creators who nerd out daily on gaming culture.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in digital journalism or online publishing.
• Ability to independently research, write, and submit clean, accurate content on tight deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of the gaming industry, including major franchises, platforms, developers, publishers, and current releases.
• Strong understanding of gaming culture, internet trends, memes, and online communities.
• Ability to identify stories and angles with strong audience potential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor gaming news cycles, new releases, trending topics, and community conversations to surface timely content opportunities.
• Research and write engaging, accurate articles covering the games, franchises, and stories that matter to Polygon’s audience.
• Identify compelling angles around breaking news, industry developments, emerging trends, and gaming culture.
• Work closely with editors to align coverage with editorial priorities and publishing schedules.
• Work independently while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Ensure timely publication of relevant content aligned with SEO and audience engagement goals.
• Follow Polygon’s editorial, style, and formatting guidelines rigorously.

Skills

Digital journalism

Online publishing

Gaming knowledge

SEO practices

CMS tools

Tools

CMS tools

Job description

This is a paid freelance, remote position.

Polygon is a leading digital publication covering gaming, entertainment, and culture, serving millions of readers with smart, authoritative stories on the biggest video games, releases, franchises, industry developments, and conversations shaping gaming culture. With a focus on quality, timeliness, and relevance, we aim to be a go-to destination for passionate gaming fans and curious newcomers alike.

We’re looking for passionate and knowledgeable freelance Gaming Writers who can create timely, engaging content around the biggest stories, releases, trends, and conversations in the gaming industry. This role goes beyond writing articles — it’s about connecting with a dedicated gaming audience and driving meaningful readership through insightful, relevant content.

Your Responsibilities

• Monitor gaming news cycles, new releases, trending topics, and community conversations to surface timely content opportunities.
• Research and write engaging, accurate articles covering the games, franchises, and stories that matter to Polygon’s audience.
• Identify compelling angles around breaking news, industry developments, emerging trends, and gaming culture.
• Work closely with editors to align coverage with editorial priorities and publishing schedules.
• Work independently while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Ensure timely publication of relevant content aligned with SEO and audience engagement goals.
• Follow Polygon’s editorial, style, and formatting guidelines rigorously.

What We Offer

• Fully remote — write from wherever you’d like!
• Opportunities to pitch original ideas.
• Flexible freelance schedule.
• Consistent and timely payments.
• The opportunity to contribute to a leading gaming and entertainment publication.
• An amazing community of like-minded people to nerd out with on a daily basis.

Experience and Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in digital journalism or online publishing.
• Ability to independently research, write, and submit clean, accurate content on tight deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of the gaming industry, including major franchises, platforms, developers, publishers, and current releases.
• Strong understanding of gaming culture, internet trends, memes, and online communities.
• Ability to identify stories and angles with strong audience potential.
• Passion for video games, entertainment, and digital storytelling.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and headline strategy.
• Experience working with CMS tools.

Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process.

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.