Polygon Books & Literature Writer

Freelance Books Writer

This is a paid freelance, remote position.

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