Content/Copywriting Intern

Job Description

About Company

Tesla’s Internship Program is designed to identify and cultivate emerging talent, placing students in roles that foster technical, professional, and personal growth. Interns work closely with Managers, Mentors, and teams, contributing to critical projects to gain a genuine experience of life at Tesla.

The specific team for this internship is the Design Studio content team, which is responsible for establishing and maintaining Tesla’s distinctive tone of voice across all customer-facing communications. This includes web content, email campaigns, in-store posters, and other marketing materials. The team’s core objective is to ensure accuracy and consistency in all communications directed at both prospective and current Tesla owners.

The internship is located at the Tesla Design Studio in Hawthorne, CA.

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Job Description

This is a detailed outline of the internship opportunity:

What To Expect (Internship Program Details)
• Start Date: The position is anticipated to commence in May 2026.
• Duration: It will continue through the summer term, concluding approximately August 2026 or potentially later, if circumstances allow. A minimum commitment of 12 weeks is required.
• Work Schedule: The role is full-time (40 hours/week) and requires an on-site presence for most internships.
• Eligibility: This program is exclusively for students actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking full-time employment after graduation, and not returning to school, should apply for full-time positions instead of internships.
• International Students: Those with CPT work authorization must consult their academic institution to confirm their ability to work 40 hours per week on-site, as many students may have part-time limitations during the academic year.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
• Provide support to the global Design Studio content and copywriting team for all customer-facing communications, encompassing both digital and printed formats.
• Acquire and consistently apply the Tesla brand voice across all written communications.
• Ensure rigorous accuracy in tone, product descriptions, and specifications for all assigned tasks.
• Generate copy for customer-facing communications, working from provided briefs or outlines of requirements.
• Adhere to project deadlines and proactively communicate milestones to relevant project partners.
• Proofread and edit drafted copy submitted by internal teams.
• Conduct research to investigate and validate copy for factual accuracy.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop creative and innovative strategies for engaging with customers and owners.
• Track and log content analytics.

What You’ll Bring (Qualifications)
• Required Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, Advertising, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in technology and/or sustainability.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality writing even under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent copywriting and editing skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Bonus Qualification:
• Prior experience writing for a school newspaper.

Compensation and Benefits
• Expected Compensation: The hourly rate ranges from $20.00 to $50.00, in addition to benefits.
• Pay Variability: The exact pay offered may vary based on individualized factors such as market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include other elements.
• Benefits (for full-time Tesla Interns): Interns are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical: Aetna PPO and HSA plans with two options, including one with $0 payroll deduction.
• Family Benefits: Support for family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy.
• Dental and Vision: Plans available, including orthodontic coverage, with options for $0 payroll contribution.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Company-paid contributions when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): For Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial programs.
• Insurance: Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off: Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays.
• Family Support: Back-up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Discounts and Perks Program.