Polygon Books & Literature Writer
Polygon is a leading entertainment and gaming publication, delivering timely news, insightful commentary, and original coverage across video games, movies, television, comics, and pop culture.
As a recognized voice in entertainment journalism, Polygon operates in a fast-paced digital publishing environment and is always looking for experienced, passionate contributors who can produce original, engaging, and high-quality content.
We’re looking for passionate and knowledgeable freelance books writers who can create timely, engaging content around the biggest books, authors, literary trends, publishing news, adaptations, and conversations shaping the reading community. This role goes beyond writing articles—it’s about connecting with a dedicated audience of readers and entertainment fans through insightful, high-performing content.
Your Responsibilities
Monitor book industry news, literary trends, bestseller lists, social media conversations, and adaptation announcements to identify timely content opportunities
Write engaging features, mini-features, lists, rankings, recommendations, and opinion pieces related to books and literary culture
Cover topics ranging from bestselling novels and emerging authors to book-to-screen adaptations, publishing trends, and reader communities
Work closely with editors to develop compelling content ideas and execute editorial priorities
Comfortable working independently while consistently meeting deadlines
Ensure timely publication of relevant content aligned with SEO and audience 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