Sephora Assistant Media Manager (Apprenticeship)

About Sephora

Sephora is a leading prestige beauty retailer and a maison within the LVMH group. The brand unites a broad assortment of global and exclusive beauty labels alongside its own Sephora Collection, operating across many countries with a strong retail and digital footprint. Sephora is recognised for an entrepreneurial retail culture that blends commercial rigour with creativity and product expertise.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the development of multi‑media buying strategies across TV/CTV/online video, social media, publishing, out‑of‑home and audio for France and Belgium.
• Collaborate with external partners (media agency HAVAS and media owners) to brief suppliers and synthesise strategic recommendations.
• Work with the media agency to implement the annual media strategy and deploy institutional campaigns from setup through campaign launch.
• Monitor and execute the test roadmap with agency and key partners; consolidate campaign post‑mortems and performance summaries.
• Coordinate internally with social media, PR/events, legal, CRM and e‑commerce teams to ensure timely launch of media plans.
• Liaise with the Advertising team to manage creative adaptations and ensure delivery of digital banners, video assets, TV spots, audio files and print visuals.
• Create social media wordings and define 1st‑party audience segments; contribute to media calendar alignment with Co‑Ads, Performance and Sephora Collection teams.
• Support competitive media intelligence and reporting on competitors’ investment strategies across channels.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s programme (M2) in communications, media, or business school — apprenticeship (alternance) required.
• First internship or work experience in a media or creative agency is preferred.
• Excellent written communication and impeccable orthography.
• Fluent English required (anglais courant indispensable).
• Strong interpersonal skills, professional presentation and ability to work collaboratively.
• High adaptability, initiative and comfort working in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

Skills

Experience

Beginner level — entry through apprenticeship; a first internship or experience in a media or creative agency is advantageous and preferred.

Education

Master’s level (M2) in communications, media, marketing or business school preferred; enrolled in an apprenticeship programme for a 12‑month alternance.

Workplace

Culture

Sephora fosters an inclusive, collaborative workplace where diversity and personal development are valued. The environment encourages cross‑disciplinary teamwork, creative thinking and offers opportunities to learn and grow within a global beauty community.

About Cerulean

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