What To Expect
Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start around August or September 2025 and continue through the Fall term (ending approximately December 2025) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.
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Internship Program at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.
About The Team
The Design Studio content team is responsible for defining and upholding the Tesla tone of voice within customer-facing content, including web, email communications, in-store posters and other materials. This team is responsible for ensuring accuracy and consistency across all communications with both future customers and current owners.
Location: Tesla Design Studio - Hawthorne, CA
What You'll Do
Support the Design Studio content and copywriting team globally on all customer-facing communications, both digital and printed Learn and implement the Tesla brand voice in all written communications Ensure accuracy in tone, product descriptions and specs across all completed assignments Write copy for customer-facing communications based on a brief or outline of requirements Adhere to project deadlines and communicate milestones to project partners Proofread and edit drafted copy from internal teams Investigate and validate copy for accuracy Brainstorm creative and innovative ways to engage with customers and owners Track and log content analytics
What You'll Bring
Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, Advertising or a related field Interest in technology and/or sustainability Ability to deliver quality writing under tight deadlines Extreme attention to detail Excellent copywriting/editing skills Strong communications skills (written and verbal) Bonus: Experience writing for school newspaper
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick time after 90 days of employment and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$20.00 - $50.00/hour + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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