[Hiring] Trading Card Games Writer @Collider

Role Description

This is a paid freelance, remote position. Collider is the #1 entertainment website and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, music, and other forms of entertainment.

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 Collider'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 Collider’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 cover letter
• A sample article similar in nature to the content published on Collider.

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.