Polygon Movie and TV News Writer

Movie & TV News Writers

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 are currently seeking Movie & TV News Writers with a strong understanding of the entertainment industry and a passion for covering breaking news, major announcements, and developments across film and television.

Your Responsibilities

• Research and write timely, accurate, and engaging news articles covering movies, television, streaming platforms, and the broader entertainment industry.
• Cover breaking news, casting announcements, upcoming releases, trailers, industry developments, and trending entertainment topics.
• Pitch relevant and original news stories to our Editorial team.
• Follow Polygon's Editorial Guidelines and house style while producing original, high-quality content.
• Ensure articles are thoroughly researched, fact-checked, properly formatted, and optimized for digital audiences.
• Stay informed on the latest developments in film and television to identify newsworthy stories and emerging trends.
• Be a dedicated and consistent contributor to the site.
• Work efficiently under tight deadlines to ensure timely coverage of important entertainment news.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Consistent and timely payments.
• Flexible schedule.
• Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice.
• Exposure to Polygon's large and passionate audience, which reaches 30M visitors per month, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Experience and Skills

• Educational Background in journalism or a related field.
• 2 + years of experience in writing entertainment related content for a well-known digital publication.
• Always up to date on the latest in movie and TV news.
• Highly motivated and a team player.
• Experience with SEO practices.
• Experience with a custom CMS, preferred.

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
• Links to relevant past work.

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.