Remote Gaming Writer — Timely, Insightful Coverage

Triwill Group; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible freelance schedule

Consistent payments

Opportunity to pitch ideas

Job summary

Polygon is seeking passionate, knowledgeable freelance Gaming Writers who can create timely, engaging content about the biggest stories, releases, and conversations in gaming. This role emphasizes research, accuracy, and audience connection while meeting editorial priorities.

Work fully remote with flexible deadlines, consistent payments, and the chance to pitch original ideas on a leading gaming publication.

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.
• Passion for video games, entertainment, and digital storytelling.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and headline strategy.
• Experience working with CMS tools.

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

Gaming industry knowledge

SEO knowledge

CMS familiarity

Deadline driven

Tools

CMS systems

Job description

Polygon is seeking passionate, knowledgeable freelance Gaming Writers who can create timely, engaging content about the biggest stories, releases, and conversations in gaming. This role emphasizes research, accuracy, and audience connection while meeting editorial priorities.

Work fully remote with flexible deadlines, consistent payments, and the chance to pitch original ideas on a leading gaming publication.