Intern, Social Content Specialist

In this ever-evolving position, you’ll help support Global Consumer Engagement initiatives, focusing on social content creation and brand storytelling. In addition to being passionate about skincare/beauty, you are committed to expanding Murad’s reach and taking the brand to the next level on social.

You will support the planning and development of social content, with a focus on Instagram and TikTok. With a critical eye, clean aesthetic, and understanding of the social tone of voice, you will assist the Sr. Digital & Social Manager with planning and creating social content that is aligned with brand guidelines.

You are agile, flexible, and highly collaborative when partnering with cross-functional team members to elevate brand equity, engage consumers, and support business objectives. You have the drive to own and execute projects on time and with excellence. The internship will be a 4-6 month duration requiring working 39 hours per week as well as reporting to our El Segundo, CA HQ twice a week.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Assist with the coordination and production of social content (IG Stories, IG Reels, and TikTok), maintaining the elevated look/feel and voice of the brand across platforms. You will be expected to create 3-5 TikTok/IG Reels and 3-4 IG Stories a week, leveraging “brand-appropriate (non-corporate) voice” in social media to build authentic, relevant, interactive consumer relationships.
• Assist Sr. Digital & Social Manager managing content calendar, ensuring we execute against it. Assist with developing social content creation and strategy, with a focus on telling Murad’s brand story through compelling creative and messaging across Instagram and TikTok.
• Voraciously consume digital/social content to help the brand stay ahead of the competition. Stay up-to-date on new social platforms and tools; monitor competitors and other social media leaders for learnings, insights, and best practices to remain a leader in skincare.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) before interning OR must have graduated from a college/university within 1 year.
• 2 years of experience in storytelling/campaign-driven social media, primarily Instagram and TikTok.
• Strong eye for design, or demonstrated capabilities in Adobe Creative Suite, photography, and graphic design.
• Excellent judgment to drive optimal brand engagement in online beauty/brand communities.
• Equally left- and right-brained with analytical skills to evaluate content effectiveness, and strong creative judgment to recognize what’s on-trend/on-brand.
• Strong ability to interpret and translate global brand strategies and equity into voice/programs appropriate for social media.
• Strong planning, project execution, and analytical competencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for both PC and Mac.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills, and the ability to write in a voice that is social-friendly and platform-specific.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Energetic, solution-oriented team player with strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of and passion for digital/social media and trends within the beauty, lifestyle, and wellness industry.

This position is based in our El Segundo, CA headquarters, which is currently 40% hybrid onsite/remote work.

The expected base salary for this position is $18.00-$20.00 per hour. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget. Murad offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.