Summer Intern, Social

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 24 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

We are seeking a dynamic and creative Social Media Intern to join our team. This role is key to the day-to-day management and growth of e.l.f.’s social media presence, with a focus on content management, community engagement, and trendspotting. The ideal candidate is passionate about beauty, social media, and connecting with a Millennial and Gen Z audience. If you're looking for a hands-on role where your creativity will shine, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

Content Management

- Support the daily management of e.l.f.’s social media channels.

- Create user-generated content featuring e.l.f. products.

- Upload monthly content to Dash Hudson and schedule posts to respective social channels.

- Help draft captivating caption copy in e.l.f.’s distinctive brand voice.

Giveaway Management

- Brainstorm creative and engaging giveaway concepts on a monthly basis.

- Assist in coordinating giveaway details, including prizing, content creation, and terms & conditions.

Trendspotting

- Monitor beauty trends and cultural moments relevant to our Millennial and Gen Z audiences.

- Identify opportunities for e.l.f. to engage with trending topics and create content that drives social media interaction.

Content Creation

- Collaborate with the social team to create engaging and authentic content across TikTok, Instagram, and other social platforms.

- Actively engage with e.l.f.’s social community to foster relationships, build brand loyalty, and encourage participation through storytelling.

- Be comfortable on camera, creating videos, live sessions, and other content formats that resonate with our audience.

Additional Marketing Support

- Assist with reporting, presentations, and marketing initiatives aligned with e.l.f.'s mission and vision.

- Provide support on various other marketing tasks as needed.

Requirements:

- Experience in social media management, content creation, or digital marketing.

- Must be available for the duration of the internship program. (Earl June - Late August)

- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate university.

- Must be available to commute in a hybrid modality to the LA office 3 days a week.

- Passion for beauty, culture, and staying ahead of social media trends.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to adapt to e.l.f.’s brand voice.

- Comfortable working with social media scheduling tools (experience with Dash Hudson is a plus).

- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

- Creative, proactive, and able to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines.

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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