Beauty & Wellness Intern
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated interest in health, wellness, beauty, or lifestyle writing.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience writing or interning for a publication, blog, or newsletter is preferred.
- Familiarity with digital publishing and content management systems is a plus.
- Degree in a relevant discipline is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Write for The Looker
- Gain hands-on experience writing and reporting on the fast-evolving landscapes of aesthetics, style, and culture
- Cover celebrity beauty news and product reviews
- Write plastic surgery explainers and personal essays
- Juggling news curation, evergreen features, and commerce-adjacent content
Benefits
- The salary for this role is $19.00 per hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
