Summer Intern, Creative & Brand Copywriting

About the Company

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys and Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare.

In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 26 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.

Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us

Position Summary

e.l.f. Beauty is seeking a Summer Intern, Creative & Brand Copywriting to support the Creative and Brand Marketing team with copywriting, content ideation, and campaign development. This role is ideal for a strong writer who’s excited by storytelling, branding, and social-first content—and wants hands-on experience shaping how a beauty brand shows up across channels.

• Support copywriting across creative and brand marketing projects, including campaign concepts, product storytelling, and social content
• Assist with content ideation and development for social-first and digital channels
• Help organize and maintain creative briefs, decks, and assets across campaigns
• Support research and editing to refine messaging and ensure clarity, consistency, and brand alignment
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support creative workflows and timelines

• Must be a rising junior or senior at the time of the internship
• Must be available for the full internship period: June 1st - August 28th
• Strong interest in creative marketing, branding, and storytelling
• Solid writing and verbal communication skills with attention to voice and tone
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Curious, collaborative, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, creative environment
• Interest in beauty, culture, and social media a plus

• This summer, the e.l.f.tern will support creative and brand marketing initiatives across campaigns, product storytelling, and social content. The role will assist with copywriting, content ideation, and the organization of creative materials across briefs, decks, and digital platforms—helping ensure projects move efficiently from concept to execution.