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Job Description
The Daily Beast is seeking talented, motivated, and curious editorial interns with interests in beauty and wellness to join our award-winning newsroom on-site in New York, where they will write for The Looker. Open to undergraduate juniors and seniors, graduate students, and post-grads, this internship is a unique opportunity for emerging journalists to gain hands-on experience writing and reporting on the fast-evolving landscapes of aesthetics, style, and culture—from celebrity beauty news and product reviews to plastic surgery explainers and personal essays.
The role is full-time (37.5 hours/week) for a three-month period, and may include some evening or weekend shifts.
Ideal candidates will have a deep interest in health and wellness journalism, an eye for beauty and lifestyle trends, and a desire to tell smart, creative, and engaging stories. The best applicants will be full of ideas, write cleanly, and be comfortable juggling news curation, evergreen features, and commerce-adjacent content.
Qualifications
Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Demonstrated interest in health, wellness, beauty, or lifestyle writing. Prior experience writing or interning for a publication, blog, or newsletter is preferred.
A strong news sense and deep curiosity about topics that impact how people live, feel, and look.
Excellent writing and reporting skills, with the ability to balance voice and authority.
An understanding of the role of visuals and video in health, wellness, and beauty storytelling.
Familiarity with digital publishing and content management systems is a plus.
Degree in a relevant discipline is preferred but not required.
To apply, please submit a resume and a brief cover letter that includes links to 4–6 writing samples or portfolio pieces.
Compensation
The salary for this role is $19.00 per hour.
Additional Information
Don’t meet every single requirement listed here? If you’re interested in joining the Beast but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we encourage you to give it a shot all the same. It might turn out that you’re just the right candidate for this or other roles. See more about our commitment to diversity at https://www.thedailybeast.com/company/diversity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
