Beauty & Wellness Intern

IAC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Daily Beast seeks talented, motivated editorial interns with interests in beauty and wellness to join our award-winning newsroom on-site in New York, writing 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 aesthetics, style, and culture—from celebrity beauty news and product reviews to plastic surgery explainers and personal

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills to meet deadlines.
• Interest in health, wellness, beauty, or lifestyle writing.
• Excellent writing and reporting abilities.
• Strong news sense and curiosity about everyday life topics.
• Experience with digital publishing or CMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write and report beauty, wellness, and style stories.
• Contribute to The Looker section and editorial desk.
• Work on tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Assist with fact-checking, research, and sourcing.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Health & Wellness Writing

News Sense

Writing & Reporting

Visual Storytelling

CMS Familiarity

Education

Degree in journalism/communication

Job description

The Daily Beast delivers award‑winning original reporting and sharp opinions from big personalities in the arenas of politics, pop culture, world news, and more. Fiercely independent and armed with irreverent intelligence, The Daily Beast now reaches more than 20 million readers per month.

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.

Compensation

The salary for this role is $19.00 per hour.

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.