Polygon Social Media Coordinator

Collider; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote freelance position

Exposure to Polygon audience

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Polygon is seeking a remote freelance social media contributor to manage daily content across major platforms. You will create engaging graphics, write captions in Polygon's voice, and edit short-form videos for social distribution.

The role requires proactive trend spotting, data-driven adjustments, and collaboration with editorial teams. Candidates should have experience scaling social accounts, a solid understanding of platform algorithms, and familiarity with scheduling/analytics tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing social media accounts at scale (e.g., Facebook/Instagram).
• Strong understanding of platform algorithms and audience behaviour.
• Basic short-form video editing skills.
• Experience using social scheduling and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage daily content across Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, TikTok.
• Create engaging social graphics (Photoshop, Canva or similar).
• Write engaging captions and copy in Polygon's voice and style.
• Edit short-form video content for social distribution.
• Monitor performance data and adjust strategy accordingly.
• Identify trending topics and reactive content opportunities.
• Collaborate with editorial to maximise story performance.
• Learn and utilize the TrueAnthem scheduling tool and Media Library system.
• Provide flexible availability for events such as Gamescom or major entertainment news cycles.

Skills

Social media management

Graphic design

Video editing (basic)

Analytics & scheduling tools

Gaming media interest

Tools

Photoshop

Canva

Scheduling tools

Job description

This is a remote, freelance position

Polygon is a leading gaming and entertainment brand delivering breaking news, trending stories, analysis, and viral moments across the biggest games, franchises, and creators in the world.

As a worldwide leader, Polygon operates at a rapid pace and is always looking for experienced and passionate contributors who can create original high-quality content in a timely manner.

Your Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage daily content (links, images, videos) across multiple social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, TikTok) - including breaking news, evergreen discussion posts, reels, and more.
• Create engaging social graphics (Photoshop, Canva or similar)
• Write engaging captions and copy to drive user interaction, leveraging Polygon's voice and style.
• Edit short-form video content for social distribution
• Monitor performance data and adjust strategy accordingly
• Identify trending topics and reactive content opportunities
• Collaborate with editorial to maximise story performance
• Learn and utilize the TrueAnthem scheduling tool and Media Library system, efficiently tagging, sorting, and organizing content.
• Provide flexible availability, adjusting work hours as needed for special events such as Gamescom, award shows, or major entertainment news cycles.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Consistent and timely payments.
• Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice.
• Exposure to Polygon's large and passionate audience, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Experience and Skills

• Proven experience managing social media accounts at scale, specifically Facebook and Instagram
• Strong understanding of platform algorithms and audience behaviour
• Ability to create compelling static social imagery
• Basic short-form video editing skills
• Experience using social scheduling and analytics tools
• Strong interest in gaming and gaming media
• Experience in digital publishing or media
• Familiarity with monetisation strategies across social platforms

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.