Who we are:

Kao USA Inc. is a leading marketer of beauty care products. Innovative business practices and breakthrough product introductions have propelled Kao to enjoy worldwide success with its much-loved Jergens® skincare products and other popular brands including Biore®, Curel®, Ban®, and the John Frieda professional haircare brands.

The role:

We are looking for creative, innovative, entrepreneurial professionals with fresh ideas who would like to be part of a dynamic growing company. If you've got what it takes to join our fast-paced organization, consider the following assignment as a US Communications & Influencer Intern, focused on the Jergens & Curel brands.

What you will do:

• Assist Brand Manager with influencer/concept evaluation, content development, brief development, reviews and approvals
• Assist Brand Manager with content development for organic & paid assets
• Assist Brand teams with monthly content calendar reviews (50 per month)
• Ensure all assets deliver upon brand guidelines/equity
• Manage content through internal Legal & Claims review process
• Monthly influencer performance summary
• Quarterly competitive audit of all social media platforms
• Brand social listening across all social media platforms
• There may also be an opportunity to concept, create, film and post content yourself.

What you will need:

• Student pursuing bachelor’s degree required; All majors considered. Available 40 hours during Summer/Fall 2024 semesters.
• Experience in the TikTok and Instagram platforms is a requirement: knowledge of the creative editing capabilities, music library and trendspotting are a must. Comfortable appearing in TikTok videos as the “Jergens intern” when necessary.
• Consumer and social media obsessed
• Passionate about beauty products, brands, social media trends and influencers/creators
• Must have strong communication and creative skills.

• Driving distance to the Cincinnati, OH area

• Prior internship experience in a digital, social or marketing/sales environment is preferred
• Self-motivated, demonstrated leader with strong interpersonal skills that excel in hands-on team environment with a lot of cross functional interaction.
• Strong organization skills & attention to detail are a must.
• Must be a self-starter who is passionate, flexible and has a strong drive for results.

A reasonable pay range for this position is $16/hr. - $19/hr.

How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community. 

EOE, including disability/vets

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