The Summer Intern in Corporate Communications will support media materials, report and analyze engagement, manage community communication, and assist in event execution.
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 seeking a Summer Intern, Corporate Communications to support media materials, community engagement, reporting, and event execution across key corporate initiatives. In this role, you’ll contribute to how e.l.f. shows up externally through storytelling, community management, and culturally relevant communications. This internship offers hands-on exposure to corporate communications at a fast-moving consumer brand during a high-impact year for the business.
Responsibilities:
- Support the development and organization of media materials for go-to-market (GTM) campaigns
- Assist with reporting and insights related to communications and engagement efforts
- Support planning and execution of events tied to corporate communications initiatives
- Support community management across owned platforms, including Substack and LinkedIn
- Help maintain and organize the corporate communications asset library
Requirements:
- Must be a rising junior or senior at the time of the internship
- Must be available for the full internship period: June 1st - August 28th
- Available for in-office work at least three days per week
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
- Sharp eye for news, cultural moments, and relevant conversations
- Strong organizational skills, particularly related to event coordination and execution
- Familiarity with top-tier editorial outlets and media trends
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities
- Interest in corporate communications, brand storytelling, or media relations is a plus
Business Rationale:
- In 2026, e.l.f. is leaning into its Zero Distance narrative. The e.l.f.tern will support this work through community management, event planning and execution, and the development of media materials. This role helps ensure our corporate communications efforts remain timely, culturally relevant, and well-executed throughout a high-visibility year.
Top Skills
LinkedIn
Substack
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