Editorial & Podcast Internship - Fall 2026
TLDR
Conceptualize, pitch, research, and write 3-4 articles weekly on nail art and beauty trends, while sourcing photography and developing beat-specific story ideas.
Resumes will be reviewed in July 2026
Offers will be made in August 2026
Internship Begins August 24th 2026
Internship Ends December 31st 2026
Love the professional beauty industry? Love writing? Interested in growing your portfolio with a collaborative, fast-paced team that is pushing the limits on beauty news? Check out TheTease.com.
The Tease is a digital destination for all things hair, beauty, and pop culture. The Tease aims to exist in the prosumer space, bringing together consumers and stylists through intelligent conversations fueled by credible information from industry experts. Our goal is to connect salon professionals, brands, and audiences through content that informs, inspires, and drives the industry forward.
The Editorial Intern responsibilities are focused on conceptualizing, pitching, researching, sourcing photography, writing, and editing a minimum of 3–4 articles per week focused on nail art, nail technician brands, beauty news, trends, and other industry insights. Along with completing assigned pieces, interns will also be expected to proactively pitch relevant story ideas specific to their beat in order to meet weekly publishing goals.
This is an in-person internship based in Madison, Wisconsin. Interns are expected to work collaboratively with the editorial and digital teams on-site throughout the semester.
This position’s responsibilities will be split approximately as follows:
- 50% Writing
- 10% Researching (including sourcing photography)
- 10% Interviewing
- 10% Content creation and coordination with the digital team
- 5% Administrative support
Benefits and Scheduling:
Byline and profile page on TheTease.com
In-person experience working alongside an editorial and digital media team
Industry connections and introductions
Flexible scheduling and hours
Pay: $13/hour
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Enrollment in a higher education institution (preferred)
Cosmetology school graduate or professional certifications (preferred)
Experience writing for a newspaper, blog, or online publication (preferred)
The Tease participates in E-Verify, post-accepted offer, to confirm that an individual is authorized to work in the U.S. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit DHS E-Verify.
Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Flexible scheduling and hours
Industry connections and introductions
The Tease is a digital hub dedicated to hair, beauty, and pop culture, serving as a bridge between consumers and stylists. By fostering intelligent conversations with insights from industry experts, we connect salon professionals and brands, empowering audiences with the products and information they crave.