Help Build the Next Version of Borderless Living
We are looking for an editor and for a fact checker.
Since launching Borderless Living, I’ve tried to give readers something rare: real strategic insight in a world full of recycled blog posts and shallow YouTube hacks.
We cover high-context, high-stakes material — cross-border taxation, regime risk, asset protection, sovereign migration. It’s complex. And it matters.
And because it matters, it needs to be bulletproof.
That’s why I’m hiring.
We’re looking for two roles to help take Borderless to the next level:
✍️ 1. Strategic Longform Editor
We publish 2,000–5,000 word pieces that blend narrative, strategy, and systems analysis. You’ll be the editorial scalpel: tightening structure, challenging logic, and making the sharp parts sharper — without sanding off the edge.
You should be comfortable editing opinionated, complex writing. You’ll be working with me directly — shaping early drafts for clarity, tone, and flow.
We’re not looking for a grammarian. We’re looking for an editorial partner who understands how ideas move people.
Who We’re Looking For
This isn’t just about grammar. It’s about judgment.
I need someone who can step into longform drafts that blend:
international law and tax strategy,
geopolitical pattern recognition,
psychological warfare at borders,
and the occasional very pointed critique of modern technocratic feudalism…
…and help shape them into clear, tight, compelling essays — without sanding off the teeth.
You’ll be working directly with me. That means fast-moving drafts, last-minute rewrites, and the occasional tangent that turns into a full-blown essay overnight. It’s not chaotic — but it is dynamic.
This role is for someone who likes being deep in the work. Someone who finds satisfaction in sharpening ideas, tightening logic, and amplifying voice — without needing to rewrite everything from scratch. Someone who’s tactically invisible… but makes the writing 10x better.
What You’ll Be Doing
Editing longform strategy and narrative pieces for clarity, tone, structure, and punch
Preserving the voice (a mix of policy analyst, ex-spook, and defiant Gen X libertarian)
Making strategic suggestions when a section is too thin, confusing, or repetitive
Occasionally helping with headlines, deck copy, or email blurbs
Providing fast turnarounds when a piece needs to hit within 24–48 hours
You won’t be expected to fact-check — we’re hiring separately for that — but you will be expected to notice when something sounds off or logically thin and flag it.
Who You (Probably) Are
You’ve edited opinion, policy, or thought leadership work before — not just how-to articles or generic B2B
You’ve worked with authors who have a strong voice and aren’t afraid to make bold claims
You know how to preserve rhythm and tone while tightening logic and flow
You’re fluent in the difference between edits that improve clarity… and ones that neuter style
You don’t need handholding — but you do ask smart questions
You can work with tracked changes, margin comments, or markdown — whatever the workflow demands
Bonus points if you’ve worked in:
Political commentary, legal journalism, or think tank content
Substack editing or independent newsletters
Ghostwriting or collaborating with strong founders or public figures
✅ 2. Professional Fact Checker (International Tax, Law, and Migration)
This isn’t a role for AI or ChatGPT parroting headlines. We need someone fluent in verifying legal/tax strategy across multiple jurisdictions — someone who can sense when a sentence like “Singapore trusts are bulletproof” needs qualifying, and can cite the law firm whitepaper to back it up.
You’ll be reviewing longform drafts before they go live, checking:
Jurisdictional facts (residency rules, exit tax triggers, CRS enforcement patterns)
Legal and financial structures (trusts, LLCs, treaty interplay)
Policy and immigration shifts (Golden Visas, asset reporting, sanctions risk)
Ideal candidates have a background in legal research, financial journalism, compliance, or regulatory analysis — and can move fast without cutting corners.
📬 Interested?
If either role sounds like you — or someone you know — shoot me a message.
Reply to this post, DM me, or email me directly at editor@thelongmemo.com.
Or apply via Upwork here:
👉 Editor: https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~021941561651759840340
👉 Fact Checker: https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~021941562796990495923
Both roles are remote, well-compensated, and ongoing.
This will be a 1099 freelance position — not employment.
This isn’t fluff. This is mission-critical work — for people serious about helping others build real sovereignty in a collapsing system.
If you’re one of them, I’d love to hear from you.
If the links are no longer available, the positions have been filled.
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FYI, in case you weren’t aware of this. The Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) had been around for decades, and you can post jobs on its website. All sorts of publishing professionals are members, including fact-checkers. It’s a great resource. Very professional and very respected. (I’m an editor and fact-checker myself and I used to belong to the EFA, but I work solely with arts institutions.) Best of luck finding someone. I hope this helps.