Urban Icon, the exciting lifestyle app launching in December, is calling out for writers with a gift for seeing the new, the positive; for young journalists with a knack for unearthing urban secrets and discovering the hidden talents that populate the world’s cities.

UI is an entertainment platform and lifestyle app. Through our content – cutting across tech, fashion, the arts, culture, music  – we are hoping to reclaim the idea of the global citizen, and “make good cool”. We are about inspiration, adventure and innovation.

This opportunity would ideally suit students of journalism and budding writers who are keen to be involved in a previously unexplored form of digital publishing. We are ideally looking for writers who would like to be involved on a regular basis, or contributors who have the potential to create a column.

Skills and requirements

Fluency in English, high literacy and an excellent grasp of grammar are a must
Previous involvement in youth media is preferable
An interest in arts, fashion, culture, travel is key

How to apply

Interested in writing? Send over samples of previous written work and 3 unique story ideas to hr@urbanicon.com