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.
Position Summary
e.l.f. Cosmetics is seeking a Summer Intern, Influencer & Content Creation to support creator relationship operations, campaign planning, and event activation across our influencer ecosystem. In this role, you’ll help manage day-to-day creator programs, build and maintain campaign lists, and support high-profile events and cultural moments. This internship offers hands-on experience in influencer marketing and creator operations within a fast-paced, culturally driven environment.
Responsibilities:
Creator Relationship Operations (40%)
Execute a weekly personalized creator mailer program (50–75 creators per week), including product selection, handwritten note coordination, and shipment trackingMaintain creator database hygiene in CreatorIQ, ensuring accurate contact details, content preferences, and relationship historySupport PR box campaign logistics, including creator vetting and fulfillment coordination with agency partnersCampaign List Management (35%)
Build custom, vetted creator lists for each product launch and brand activation (supporting approximately 8–12 campaigns over the summer)Cross-reference creator lists against brand safety protocols and organic content history using Viral Nation SecureMaintain campaign tracking documentation to monitor creator participation, content performance, and relationship momentumCoordinate with cross-functional teams to align creator strategy with product marketing calendarsEvent Support & Amplification (20%)
Provide on-site support for creator events and activations, including tentpole cultural moments and studio sessionsCoordinate pre-event creator communications, logistics, and gift suite preparationSupport post-event content tracking and relationship follow-up to extend cultural impactDocument event learnings and creator feedback to inform future activation strategyTeam Development & Learning (5%)
Participate in weekly team meetings and contribute insights from daily observation of the creator communityShadow senior team members on creator calls and agency collaboration sessionsComplete a summer Capstone Project focused on creator ecosystem insights or operational innovationEngage in Employee Experience programming and the cross-department e.l.f.tern community
Requirements:
Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related fieldMust be a rising junior or senior at the time of the internshipMust be available for the full internship period: June 17th - August 21stProficient in deck creation (PowerPoint or Google Slides) and list management tools (Excel, Google Sheets, or Airtable)Demonstrated interest in the creator economy through personal content creation, creator community engagement, or relevant courseworkComfortable interacting with influencers and VIP talent in professional settingsAvailable for in-office work in Los Angeles at least three days per week, with flexibility based on team needs and event datesStrong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and personalizationSelf-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyEnthusiasm for the beauty industry and cultural fluency across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
Ideal Candidate Also Has:
Personal experience as a micro or nano creator on any platformPrevious internship or work experience in influencer marketing, talent management, PR, or social mediaFamiliarity with creator management platforms (e.g., CreatorIQ, AspireIQ, Tribe)Understanding of the beauty industry competitive landscape and creator dynamicsEvent logistics or experiential marketing experiencePassion for e.l.f. Beauty values, including accessibility, inclusivity, and cultural disruption
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
This is not a passive internship. You’ll have real ownership over programs that directly impact creator relationships and cultural presence. You’ll work alongside a team that prioritizes authentic connection over transactions, and you’ll leave with portfolio-ready work, meaningful industry relationships, and a deep understanding of how creator marketing operates at scale.
Business Rationale
This e.l.f.tern will serve as the operational backbone of our creator relationship infrastructure during our highest-volume quarter, owning three critical initiatives:Weekly Creator Care Program - Managing 50–75 personalized creator mailers each week, transforming routine gifting into meaningful relationship-building momentsCampaign List Architecture - Building and maintaining precision creator lists for each product launch and cultural activation (8-12 major campaigns), ensuring the right creators are activated at the right momentsEvent Amplification Support - Providing on-site and post-event support for signature cultural moments, translating IRL experiences into digital creator content that extends cultural impact