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
The Summer Intern, Social Media, e.l.f., will support day-to-day social media operations, content creation, and community engagement across key platforms. This role offers hands-on experience working on real-time, social-first content in a fast-paced environment—supporting campaign launches, trend-led moments, and ongoing community interaction for the e.l.f. brand.
Responsibilities:
Support content ideation, creation, and execution across social platforms, with a focus on short-form video and real-time trendsAssist in maintaining and updating the monthly social media content calendarHelp schedule and publish posts across platforms including TikTok and Instagram (feed, stories, broadcast) in support of campaigns and product launchesMonitor emerging social trends, formats, filters, conversations, and platforms—particularly within the beauty space—and share insights with the teamSource, request, organize, and track user-generated content (UGC) aligned with monthly product and campaign prioritiesCoordinate UGC outreach, including creator communication and follow-upsSupport influencer, community, and product gifting initiatives, including product send-outsAssist with planning and execution of monthly social media giveawaysFlag recurring community questions, feedback, and insights to help inform future content and strategyAssist with social performance reporting and general social media planning support as needed
Requirements:
Must be available for the full internship period: June 17th - August 21stMust be a rising junior or senior at the time of the internshipCurrently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a similarly creative fieldBased in Los Angeles with availability for a hybrid schedule, including at least three days in person per weekSkilled at creating engaging content across social platformsFluent in TikTok, Instagram, and current beauty and pop culture trendsStrong written communication skills with attention to detailOrganized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple prioritiesTeam-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for learning and collaborationPrior social media or content experience (personal or brand) is a plus
Business Rationale:
This summer, the Social Media e.l.f.tern will support high-volume social execution during a key period for product launches and campaign moments. By assisting with content creation, trend monitoring, UGC coordination, community engagement, and reporting, the intern will help ensure the e.l.f. brand shows up consistently, creatively, and in real time across social platforms.