Summer Intern, Influencer & Content Creation

Job Description

About The Company

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. is a leading beauty company dedicated to providing clean, cruelty-free beauty at an incredible value. Since its flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics launched in 2004, the company has expanded its multi-brand portfolio to include:
• e.l.f. Cosmetics
• e.l.f. SKIN
• Well People, a pioneering clean beauty brand
• Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys
• Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare

e.l.f. Beauty has achieved extraordinary business performance, reaching net sales of $1 Billion in Fiscal Year 25 and marking 26 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. The company is recognized as the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and the fastest-growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5.

The company’s total compensation philosophy offers full-time new hires:
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four fiscal years)
• Equity
• Flexible time off
• Year-round half-day Fridays
• A hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment

e.l.f. Beauty believes its unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility, and care for the team are unmatched across the beauty industry and beyond.

To learn more, visit their Career Page: [https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us](https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us)

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Position Summary: Summer Intern, Influencer & Content Creation

e.l.f. Cosmetics is seeking a Summer Intern, Influencer & Content Creation to play a vital role in supporting creator relationship operations, campaign planning, and event activation within its influencer ecosystem. This internship offers hands-on experience in influencer marketing and creator operations, making a direct impact in a fast-paced, culturally driven environment. The intern will help manage day-to-day creator programs, build and maintain campaign lists, and support high-profile events and cultural moments.

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Responsibilities:

The Summer Intern will contribute across four key areas:

1. Creator Relationship Operations (40%)
• Execute a weekly personalized creator mailer program, reaching 50–75 creators per week. This includes product selection, coordinating handwritten notes, and tracking shipments.
• Maintain creator database hygiene in CreatorIQ, ensuring accurate contact details, content preferences, and relationship history are up-to-date.
• Support PR box campaign logistics, involving creator vetting and coordinating fulfillment with agency partners.

2. Campaign List Management (35%)
• Build custom, vetted creator lists for each product launch and brand activation, supporting approximately 8–12 major campaigns over the summer.
• Cross-reference creator lists against brand safety protocols and organic content history using Viral Nation Secure.
• Maintain campaign tracking documentation to monitor creator participation, content performance, and relationship momentum.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align creator strategy with product marketing calendars.

3. Event Support & Amplification (20%)
• Provide on-site support for creator events and activations, including tentpole cultural moments and studio sessions.
• Coordinate pre-event creator communications, logistics, and gift suite preparation.
• Support post-event content tracking and relationship follow-up to extend cultural impact.
• Document event learnings and creator feedback to inform future activation strategy.

4. Team Development & Learning (5%)
• Participate in weekly team meetings and contribute insights gained from daily observation of the creator community.
• Shadow senior team members on creator calls and agency collaboration sessions.
• Complete a summer Capstone Project focused on creator ecosystem insights or operational innovation.
• Engage in Employee Experience programming and participate in the cross-departmental e.l.f.tern community.

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Requirements:

Candidates must meet the following qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 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.
• Proficient 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 coursework.
• Comfortable interacting with influencers and VIP talent in professional settings.
• Available for in-office work in Los Angeles at least three days per week, with flexibility based on team needs and event dates.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and personalization.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Enthusiasm for the beauty industry and cultural fluency across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

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Ideal Candidate Also Has:

• Personal experience as a micro or nano creator on any platform.
• Previous internship or work experience in influencer marketing, talent management, PR, or social media.
• Familiarity with creator management platforms (e.g., CreatorIQ, AspireIQ, Tribe).
• Understanding of the beauty industry competitive landscape and creator dynamics.
• Event logistics or experiential marketing experience.
• Passion for e.l.f. Beauty values, including accessibility, inclusivity, and cultural disruption.

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What Makes This Opportunity Unique:

This is far from a passive internship; it offers real ownership over programs that directly impact creator relationships and cultural presence. The intern will work alongside a team that prioritizes authentic connection over transactions. Upon completion, the intern will leave with portfolio-ready work, meaningful industry relationships, and a deep understanding of how creator marketing operates at scale.

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Business Rationale:

This e.l.f.tern will serve as the operational backbone of our creator relationship infrastructure during e.l.f. Beauty’s highest-volume quarter. The intern will own three critical initiatives:

• Weekly Creator Care Program: Managing 50–75 personalized creator mailers each week, transforming routine gifting into meaningful relationship-building moments.
• Campaign 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 moments.
• Event Amplification Support: Providing on-site and post-event support for signature cultural moments, translating IRL experiences into digital creator content that extends cultural impact.

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AI Tools Disclosure:

e.l.f. Beauty may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist their recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. For more information about how your data is processed, please contact the company.