Lead Writer

Somewhere; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic remote company is seeking a Lead Writer to craft a weekly newsletter focusing on mental models and cognitive performance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in writing, exceptional English fluency, and strong research skills. Responsibilities include synthesizing complex ideas and conducting thorough research. A portfolio showcasing structured thinking is essential. This is a full-time independent contractor role with a salary range of USD 1500 - 2000 per month.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in writing about mental models or related topics.
• Portfolio showcasing long-form analysis and structured thinking.
• Exceptional written and verbal English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Write a weekly newsletter on cognitive performance for founders.
• Conduct deep research across various sources.
• Distill complex ideas into clear actionable insights.

Skills

Writing Skills

Research

Copywriting

Creative Writing

SEO

Proofreading

Interviewing

Job description

Role: Lead Writer

Working Hours: Mon - Fri (40 hours per week) US Central Standard Time

Salary Range: USD 1500 - 2000 per month (The final offer is at the clients discretion and depends on the candidates interview result skills and experience.)

Type of Contract: Independent Contractor

Type of Job: Remote

About the Role

The company is looking for a seasoned writer who can research synthesize and translate complex ideas about thinking decision-making mental models performance learning and cognitive psychology into clear actionable insights for entrepreneurs. You will own our weekly newsletter on High-Output Thinking and contribute to future courses in the Productivity Thinking & Performance track.

Key Responsibilities

• Write a weekly high-signal newsletter on mental models clarity focus decision-making and cognitive performance for founders.
• Conduct deep research across books academic papers practitioner frameworks long-form interviews and historical sources.
• Distill complex ideas into simple memorable and practical systems.
• Maintain a consistent brand voice: sharp clear founder-friendly and non-fluffy.
• Generate supporting content (outlines summaries idea maps) that feeds future courses in the high-output thinking curriculum.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to refine topics angles and research depth.
• Strong research discipline: you know how to dig cross-reference extract and simplify.
• Willingness to participate in video podcasts

Qualifications

• Proven track record writing about mental models performance psychology learning decision science clarity or related topics.
• Must-have: someone whos passionate about productivity/mental models/learning/thinking
• Portfolio showcasing long-form analysis structured thinking and concept synthesis.
• Ability to convert research into actionable frameworks not generic productivity tips.
• Passionate about productivity mental models learning & thinking
• Exceptional written and verbal English fluency
• Must be ready to start by January 6 2026.

Preferred

• Familiarity with thinkers like Kahneman Annie Duke Farnam Street Naval Shane Parrish Kahneman/Tversky Klein Taleb and Charlie Munger
• Experience writing for operators founders or professionals who value clarity and systems thinking.

What Success Looks Like

• Producing a newsletter that founders look forward to every week.
• Clear original thinking not summaries of popular books.
• Frameworks and mental models that entrepreneurs can apply immediately.
• Reliable cadence high editorial quality and creative insight.

Key Skills

• Photography
• Proofreading
• Fact check
• Interviewing
• AP Style
• Journalism
• SEO
• Copywriting
• Creative Writing
• Wordpress
• Blogging
• Writing Skills

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 1500 - 2000