Sephora Paid Influence & Social Media Intern

Overview

Sephora is a leading global prestige beauty retailer and part of the LVMH group. The brand operates a broad multi‑brand and own‑label assortment across numerous markets and is recognized for its culture of innovation, curated product selection and strong retail and digital presence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support management of the social media editorial calendar: scheduling, publishing and moderation across platforms.
• Monitor organic content KPIs (views, engagement, reach) and assist in campaign analysis and reporting.
• Identify social trends and propose creative content ideas to enrich the social media plan.
• Collaborate with the Social Media team on content production and community interactions.
• Participate in briefing partner brands and the agency for co‑advertising and paid influence activations.
• Execute operational follow‑up of paid influence campaigns according to the timeline: validate casting, approve previews and ensure timely publication.
• Research, source and recruit content creators aligned with the brand universe.
• Contribute to performance tracking, reporting and extraction of key learnings from paid influence campaigns.
• Maintain competitive monitoring of social media and paid influence activity to surface market best practices.
• Support the use of internal influence and reporting tools in coordination with the agency and help identify new partnership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s level education (Bac+4/5) in business, communications, digital marketing or equivalent.
• Genuine passion for the beauty industry and contemporary digital culture.
• Familiarity with the social media and influencer ecosystem.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Analytical mindset with the capacity to synthesise insights and propose pragmatic solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; demonstrable interest in digital tools.
• Autonomous, curious and proactive with a solution‑oriented attitude.
• Basic competency in video editing tools such as CapCut and InShot.

Skills

Experience

Entry‑level internship suitable for students in a Bac+4/5 programme or recent graduates; prior internship experience in social media or influencer marketing is a plus but not required.

Education

Master’s level (Bac+4/5) in business, communications, digital marketing or equivalent.

Workplace

Culture

Sephora cultivates an inclusive, collaborative culture that values creativity and diverse perspectives. Teams operate in a fast‑paced, consumer‑centric environment where professional development and cross‑functional collaboration are encouraged.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.