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. Your Responsibilities 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 What We Offer 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 Experience and Skills 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 How to Apply If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below Your CV 2 sample news articles (can be links or PDFs) Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role. 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. Apply To this Job