Summer Intern, Corporate Communications

About the Company

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys and Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare.

In our Fiscal year 24, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 23 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.

Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us

Job Summary

Are you ready to dive into the fast-paced beauty industry and make your mark? As a Corporate Communications Intern at e.l.f. Beauty, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our communications team to drive brand visibility, engagement, and reputation. This exciting opportunity offers hands-on experience in crafting compelling communications, monitoring media coverage, and assisting with high-impact projects and events. You’ll help shape internal and external messaging across platforms like LinkedIn and Slack while gaining invaluable exposure to industry-leading strategies. If you’re a motivated, detail-oriented individual with a passion for beauty and storytelling, this is your chance to shine in a vibrant, creative environment!

Responsibilities:

- Media Monitoring & Analysis: Track media coverage and sentiment surrounding e.l.f. Beauty, providing insightful updates to the communications team and offering key takeaways for strategic decision-making.

- Share of Voice (SOV) Insights: Conduct SOV analysis to measure e.l.f. Beauty’s visibility and media presence compared to competitors, helping to inform communication strategies.

- Administrative Support: Provide crucial support to the communications team by scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and organizing key files, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

- Communication Asset Management: Maintain an organized inventory of press releases, images, videos, and other assets, ensuring easy accessibility for future initiatives.

- Social Media Performance Analysis: Analyze LinkedIn performance metrics to optimize content, engagement strategies, and audience interaction.

- Cross-Team Collaboration: Foster seamless communication and collaboration across all teams, ensuring a supportive and cohesive work environment that drives results.

- Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy Support: Track communication assets used in GTM campaigns, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with campaign goals.

- Industry Research & Insights: Conduct research on the latest industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging communication platforms, bringing fresh insights to the table.

- Awards & Speaking Opportunities: Help track industry awards and speaking opportunities, positioning e.l.f. Beauty for recognition and thought leadership.

- Event Coordination: Assist in the planning and coordination of corporate events, such as press conferences, product launches, and industry conferences, elevating the e.l.f. Beauty brand.

Requirements:

- Currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

- A strong passion for the beauty industry and an enthusiasm for e.l.f. Beauty’s mission to make beauty accessible for all.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with social media platforms.

- Previous experience with media monitoring tools and analytics platforms is a plus.

Bonus: Experience in graphic design or creating social media assets to support content creation.

Bonus: Prior internship or coursework experience in communications, public relations, or marketing.

Must be available to work in-person in our NY office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.

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