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Polygon is looking for game writers

Currently seeking pitches for a Polygon’s theme week called COMPUTER LAB. Send me ideas about Oregon Trail, Number Munchers, the Cool Teacher who let you install doom mods. Personal essays, historical deep dives, etc.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Polygon is a gaming and entertainment website in partnership with Vox Media. This culture-focused site covers games, their creators, the fans, trending stories and entertainment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

If you want to know what our theme weeks are like here at polygon, here’s a link to our Retro Gaming Today theme week from August 2021, all about the current modern experience of playing retro games and how it’s changed. I loved doing this one.

Who Would Win Week was also an extremely fun theme week that we did across every section (games/entertainment/culture).

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN SUBMISSION

Write a short introduction about yourself
Include a paragraph highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits
Attach links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.

COMPENSATION

  •   $300+ depending on length/scope.

CONTACT

For more information, visit their website.

Before applying, review submission guidelines. Email all questions and submissions to Maddy Myers, Deputy Editor of Games at Polygon, at:  maddy@polygon.com

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