internship, Digital Content, Design Studio

What To Expect

This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) 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.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

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:

• Medical plans > 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), 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.

, Tesla