Entertainment Writer (Polygon)

Valnet Freelance • United States, United States • Posted June 10, 2026

About the Role

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 ri...