Jr. Social Media & Digital Content Intern

Jr. Social Media & Digital Content Intern

6-Month Commitment | Growth Track Opportunity | Chicago Preferred

About Just N Life

JustNLife.com, a division of Nekia Nichelle, LLC, is a luxury digital publication spotlighting entertainment, lifestyle, wellness, beauty, and culture across Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. We cover celebrity interviews, pop culture moments, and inspiring stories that keep our audience boldly Nspired.

We don’t just post content — we shape conversations.

Who We’re Looking For

We are not looking for someone who wants to “try” social media.

We are looking for someone who wants to build a career in it.

This 6-month internship is designed for serious, reliable, and creatively sharp individuals who are ready to grow inside a real-time digital media environment. We are building future Social Media Managers, Content Producers, and Digital Strategists — not short-term contributors.

If you:

• Stay level-headed under pressure
• Love lifestyle and pop culture
• Can spot a trend before it peaks
• Aren’t afraid of being on camera
• Preferably live in the Chicago area
• Can attend select events to capture content
• Love digital storytelling
• Are organized, dependable, and communicative
• Are highly skilled in Canva
• Want long-term growth potential

Then keep reading.

If you disappear after week two? This is not the place.

The Role

This is a 6-month, unpaid internship designed for academic credit and/or professional development. 

The role is remote with flexible structure; however, due to real-time publishing, interns must be available during peak traffic hours:

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST | Monday – Friday

Daily assignments are distributed at the start of the shift and must be completed by end of day.

Interns curate and publish 3–7 posts per day using:

• Trending topics
• Repurposed editorial content
• YouTube clips
• Pop culture moments
• Lifestyle features

You will work alongside senior leadership and receive review on your posts to strengthen strategy, tone, and execution.

Responsibilities

• Curate and draft engaging, platform-specific social posts.
• Write sharp, scroll-stopping captions aligned with our editorial voice.
• Identify and source trending entertainment and lifestyle content.
• Create Canva graphics using our templares and assist with short-form video edits.
• Repurpose articles into high-performing social content.
• Organize and prepare content to be scheduled using publishing tools.
• Capture social content at select Chicago-based events (when applicable).
• Pitch original content ideas that increase engagement and visibility.
• Participate in weekly mandatory Monday team meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience in social media, content creation, or digital marketing.
• Advanced Canva proficiency (this is non-negotiable).
• Strong writing skills and understanding of platform voice.
• Knowledge of entertainment, pop culture, and lifestyle media.
• Comfort on camera or willingness to grow into it.
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Strong communication skills.
• Highly organized and responsive.
• Able to commit to the full 6-month term.

Preference will be given to candidates in the Chicago area who can occasionally attend events.

Growth Path

This internship is structured as a pipeline.

High-performing interns may be considered for:

• Paid freelance roles
• Extended contracts
• Leadership track opportunities within social media
• Opportunities to expand into editorial writing or brand marketing initiatives based on performance.

We invest in people who invest in the work.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience inside a luxury digital publication.
• Direct mentorship from media leadership.
• Portfolio-ready, published work.
• Strategy-level understanding of digital content systems.
• Exposure to event coverage and on-site content production.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Portfolio or links to past social media work
• A brief paragraph explaining why you want to commit to a 6-month growth internship (this helps us filter for serious candidates)
• Confirmation from your schools Internship Coordinator regarding academic credit eligibility (if applicable)