Summer Intern, Social Media

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 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 26 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

Position Summary

e.l.f. Cosmetics is looking for a Summer Intern, Social Media to join our Social Media team. In this role, you’ll support content creation, scheduling, and user-generated content (UGC) sourcing that helps bring the e.l.f. brand to life across our social channels. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real experience in social media marketing within a fast-paced, creative environment while contributing to campaigns that excite beauty fans everywhere.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining and updating the monthly social media calendar
• Source and request user-generated content (UGC) aligned with monthly product and campaign priorities
• Support the creation of engaging social content as needed
• Help schedule posts across social channels, including X, Snapchat, Instagram, and Instagram Stories, in support of marketing campaigns and product launches
• Support scheduling and coordination of weekly TikTok Live sessions
• Monitor social media trends, conversations, filters, and emerging platforms relevant to e.l.f. Cosmetics
• Assist with influencer and community gifting initiatives
• Support the planning and execution of monthly social media giveaways

Requirements

• Must be based in Los Angeles and able to work in-office 3 days per week
• Must be a rising junior or senior at the time of the internship
• Must be available for the full internship period: June 1– August 28
• Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices
• Creative mindset with strong multitasking and time-management skills
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Prior experience with social media or marketing is a plus, but not required

Business Rationale

This summer, the e.l.f.tern will support key social initiatives, including content creation and scheduling for summer product launches and early planning for fall content. The intern will also help support the growth and optimization of secondary social channels such as YouTube, Pinterest, X, and Threads, by assisting with posting and performance learnings.

Key skills/competency

• Social Media Marketing
• Content Creation
• UGC Sourcing
• Social Media Scheduling
• Trend Monitoring
• Influencer Marketing
• Community Engagement
• Campaign Execution
• Digital Marketing
• Brand Communication