[Hiring] Trading Card Game Writer @Collider

Role Description

This is a paid freelance, remote position.

We are currently seeking knowledgeable and passionate Trading Card Game (TCG) Writers to contribute engaging, insightful, and well-researched features covering the world of collectible and competitive card games, with a particular focus on:

• Magic: The Gathering (MTG)
• Pokémon TCG
• Yu-Gi-Oh!
• Other popular TCG franchises

Your Responsibilities:

• Research and write original, high-quality features covering trading card games.
• Choose article topics from an editorial pool and independently pitch engaging, relevant ideas to our Editorial team.
• Produce insightful content exploring card strategies, deckbuilding, game mechanics, expansions, individual cards, and evolving competitive metas.
• Cover major developments within the TCG industry, including new sets, product releases, emerging trends, and significant changes to established games.
• Create accessible, informative, and engaging content that appeals to both experienced players and newcomers.
• Maintain an active understanding of the TCG landscape, including competitive tournaments, community discussions, and emerging games.
• Be a dedicated and consistent contributor to the site.
• Follow Polygon's Editorial Guidelines while producing original, accurate, and high-quality content.
• Work independently under tight deadlines and submit assignments on time.

Qualifications

• Educational background in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience producing gaming, entertainment, or related editorial content.
• Extensive knowledge of and genuine passion for Trading Card Games, particularly Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon TCG.
• Strong familiarity with multiple TCG franchises, including:
  • Magic: The Gathering (MTG): Commander/EDH, Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Limited, deckbuilding, set releases, card interactions, and competitive play.
  • Pokémon Trading Card Game: Competitive deckbuilding, card rotations, expansions, tournament formats, and evolving strategies.
  • Yu-Gi-Oh!: Archetypes, deck strategies, banlists, competitive formats, and new card releases.
  • Other TCGs: Disney Lorcana, One Piece Card Game, Flesh and Blood, Star Wars: Unlimited, Digimon Card Game, and emerging collectible card games.
• Ability to analyze game mechanics, card synergies, competitive strategies, and shifting metas while making complex topics accessible to a broad readership.
• Familiarity with the wider TCG ecosystem, including major tournaments, online communities, content creators, and industry developments.
• Strong understanding of what makes compelling TCG editorial content, including evergreen features, strategic analysis, card rankings, and timely coverage.
• Excellent research, writing, proofreading, and fact-checking skills.
• Experience with SEO best practices and writing engaging, search-friendly headlines.
• Experience working with a custom Content Management System (CMS) preferred.

Benefits

• 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.

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
• A sample article similar in nature to the content published on Polygon.

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.