Marketing Intern

Kao USA, Inc.
United States, New York, New York
Mar 14, 2025
Oribe Hair Care has set the standard for professional hair care within the prestige market. Blending innovative formulations, top-performing products, award-winning packaging and unparalleled education, Oribe has become a renowned beauty authority for experienced stylists and taste-driven consumers alike. These are the products of the hair-obsessed. The Role: As the Marketing Intern reporting to the Customer Marketing Manager you will gain direct exposure to the exciting world of Luxury Beauty. You will manage projects supporting the Prestige Retail and Ecommerce team with partners like Amazon and Sephora, working across Kao's Salon Brands including Oribe, Kerasilk, KMS, and Goldwell. During this internship, you will develop an understanding of omni-channel marketing strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: Audit product pages across top partners, update content & identify areas of opportunity Complete a competitive brand analysis Assist in organizing and tracking marketing coverage Assist with new product launch process Assist with marketing reports including measuring KPIs against benchmarks Write creative briefs for various marketing creatives Support and execute Amazon marketing strategies Attend meetings with relevant cross-functional partners Ad hoc responsibilities such as assisting with reporting, managing asset catalogs and digital file management Option to lead a research project on a topic of your choosing Our Ideal Candidate: Undergrad student graduating 2026, studying Marketing or a related field Marketing internship experience Demonstrated passion for the beauty industry Strong creative and critical thinking skills Enjoy analyzing data and making strategic recommendations Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects at once Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and time management skills Proactive and a resourceful problem solver Must be available to work 40 hours per week Internship timeframe: June - September with potential opportunity to extend based on performance Reasonable pay range is $18-$19/hr. #LI-Hybrid How we work: Having been selected among the Worlds 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. Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/) or EMEA website (https://www.kao.com/emea/en/). https://www.kao.com/emea/en/privacy/