What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media (Beauty), Summer Intern position at The PCA Group?
The Social Media (Beauty), Summer Intern will play a hands-on role in supporting the execution of high-impact, content-driven social media strategies across a portfolio of beauty brands. This role is designed for an individual who is highly creative, digitally fluent, and confident on camera, with a strong pulse on emerging social trends and beauty culture.
This is a fast-paced, content-centric internship that provides real-world exposure to brand storytelling, influencer-style content creation, and platform-specific marketing strategies. The ideal candidate is passionate about beauty, understands what drives engagement across platforms, and is eager to contribute to a high-volume content environment.
This role operates in a collaborative, creative environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork, adaptability, and innovation. The Social Media (Beauty), Summer Intern should be prepared to actively participate, contribute ideas, and engage in both independent and team-based projects.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Assist in the creation and execution of daily social media content, including short-form video, stories, static posts, and trend-based content
- Appear on camera to showcase products, provide commentary, and support brand storytelling initiatives
- Communicate effectively and knowledgeably about a wide range of beauty products, brands, and industry trends
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on content ideation, scripting, and campaign planning
- Monitor and stay ahead of emerging social media trends, platform updates, and influencer strategies
- Support content scheduling, publishing, and basic performance tracking across platforms
- Help maintain brand consistency in tone, voice, and visual identity across all channels
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to increase engagement and brand visibility
Qualifications & Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelors degree in marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
- Strong understanding of social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts
- Comfortable and confident being on camera with the ability to engage an audience authentically
- Demonstrated passion for beauty, skincare, makeup, and industry trends
- Familiarity with influencer culture, content creators, and viral content formats
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume content environment
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Preferred / Bonus Skills
- Experience with video editing tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Pro
- Basic photography, videography, or lighting skills
- Prior experience creating content for personal or professional social media accounts
- Understanding of social media analytics and performance metrics
What Youll Gain
- Hands-on experience within a dynamic and rapidly growing beauty organization
- Exposure to multiple brands, audiences, and content strategies
- Opportunity to develop and refine on-camera presence and personal brand
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced marketing and social media professionals
- A portfolio of real-world content and campaigns
Please note - This is an in-house internship at our office located at 8E 41st Street, NY, NY. You will be working PT, Monday thru Thursday (12-5pm). The internship duration will be from June 1st - August 21st, 2026. The minimum and maximum pay will be fixed at $17.00 per hour
Equal Opportunity Employer
The PCA Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.