Jr. Lifestyle Contributing Writer Intern

Health Wellness Art Culture Food Drink Home Decor and more

6-Month Commitment Remote Portfolio-Building Opportunity

About Just N Life

a division of Nekia Nichelle LLC is a luxury lifestyle and entertainment digital publication spotlighting Chicago Los Angeles and New York.

While were known for our celebrity interviews and pop culture coverage our lifestyle pillar is where intention meets influence covering wellness rituals curated food and drink experiences cultural happenings creative entrepreneurs art travel moments and modern living.

We create content that elevates everyday life.

And were expanding this vertical intentionally.

Who Were Looking For

We are seeking passionate lifestyle writers who genuinely care about:

• Health Wellness (mental health fitness beauty routines self-care holistic living)
• Art Culture (local exhibits creators community movements cultural conversations)
• Food Drink (restaurant features curated dining experiences cocktail culture culinary trends)

If you love discovering new wellness spaces attending gallery openings trying new restaurants or writing about intentional living this role is for you.

We are not currently seeking additional pop culture writers.

We need lifestyle storytellers.

The Role

This is a 6-month unpaid remote internship designed for academic credit and serious portfolio/personal development.

Writers are expected to produce:

2 high-quality lifestyle articles per week within an assigned vertical.

Writers will:

• Pitch timely and trend-forward lifestyle ideas.
• Research and develop compelling well-sourced articles.
• Conduct interviews when applicable.
• Contribute to building out our Lifestyle authority pillar.

All pieces are reviewed by our Copy and Publishing Editors prior to publication.

This is not a rewrite whats trending role.

We are building thoughtful elevated lifestyle content that aligns with a luxury digital publication.

Responsibilities

• Pitch original lifestyle-focused article ideas weekly.
• Write 2 engaging well-researched articles per week.
• Conduct interviews with local business owners creatives chefs wellness experts or founders when applicable.
• Stay ahead of wellness culture and culinary trends.
• Maintain alignment with Just N Lifes editorial tone and formatting standards.
• Meet deadlines consistently and communicate proactively.
• Occasionally attend local Chicago events (preferred but not required).

Requirements

• Strong writing and storytelling ability.
• Passion for lifestyle topics not just celebrity news.
• Ability to research thoroughly and cite credible sources.
• Comfort conducting interviews via email or phone.
• Organized deadline-driven and self-managed.
• Open to editorial feedback and revisions.
• Available to commit to the full 6-month term.
• Attendance at mandatory weekly Monday editorial meetings.
• Consistent responsiveness in communication channels.

Preference will be given to candidates in the Chicago area who can contribute local lifestyle coverage.

Growth Path

High-performing writers may be considered for:

• Featured bylines
• Expanded vertical ownership (Wellness Lead Culture Contributor etc.)
• Paid freelance opportunities
• Cross-collaboration with The N Brand on lifestyle campaigns

We are building long-term contributors not short-term content fillers.

What Youll Gain

• Published articles in a luxury digital publication.
• Real editorial feedback and mentorship.
• Interview experience.
• SEO and digital formatting skills.
• A refined lifestyle-focused writing portfolio.

Expectations

• Attendance at weekly mandatory Monday editorial meeting at 3PM CST.
• 2 themed lifestyle articles per week.
• Occasional availability for industry or company events (12 times per month).
• Professional timely communication.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• 2 lifestyle writing samples (wellness culture food or similar topics preferred)
• Confirmation of academic credit eligibility (if applicable)

In your application briefly share:
Which lifestyle vertical excites you most and why (We want writers with genuine interest not generic applicants.)