Polygon High-Performance Writer (Entertainment & Gaming)

About this task

This is a paid freelance, remote position covering trending entertainment and gaming topics. Work from anywhere on a flexible schedule. Compensation is performance-based, with earnings scaling according to article views.

Responsibilities:
- Keep up with trends and evolving SEO practices to produce high-impact articles every week.
- Monitor industry trends, new releases, streaming charts, gaming developments, and online discourse to identify timely story ideas.
- Identify topics and angles with strong audience and traffic potential across entertainment and gaming.
- Write clear, engaging, and accurate copy that follows editorial and SEO guidelines.
- Submit properly self-edited assignments on time.
- Work closely with segment leads and implement feedback quickly and constructively.
- Maintain a consistent, professional freelance schedule.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of entertainment and/or gaming, both classic and current.

Requirements:
- An educational background in journalism, communications, English, or a related field is preferred.
- At least two years of experience writing editorial content, ideally within entertainment or gaming.
- Excellent grasp of pop culture and strong familiarity with entertainment and/or gaming.
- Entertainment writers should have strong knowledge of movies and television, including major franchises, streaming platforms, genres, current releases, and entertainment trends.
- Gaming writers should have strong knowledge of video games, including major franchises, genres, platforms, developers, and current releases.

Compensation and benefits:
- Competitive compensation with performance-based earning potential.
- Consistent and timely payments.
- Flexible schedule and fully remote freelance work.