Social Media/ Agile Content Intern

**Who we are:**

**We are Kao**, listed as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the last 19 years.

Our brand portfolio spans across three sectors; **Consumer Care** (*John Frieda, Bondi Sands, Bioré, Jergens, Curél),* **Professional Hair** (*Goldwell, Oribe, KMS Hair, Kerasilk*), and **Molton Brown.**

Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.

**The role**

We are looking for creative, innovative, entrepreneurial professionals with fresh ideas who would like to be part of a dynamic, growing company. If you've got what it takes to join our fast-paced organization, consider the following assignment as a TikTok Spring Intern, focused on the Bioré brand.

**What you will do:**

* Lead and support Biore’s social initiatives for the Bioré brand, including concepting ideas, filming, editing
* Obtain required internal approvals on posts prior to posting
* Weekly/On-going reporting to marketing teams on social post-performance (Bioré and competitive) and trendspotting.
* Work with local marketers to establish a clear content calendar, defining content pillars, and ensuring alignment with brand guidelines
* If local to Cincinnati and dependent on schedule, 1-2 days in office per week
* Equipment provided–you just show up, think and create
* Come up with relevant, smart, funny, or downright genius ideas for TikTok videos
* Shoot and edit content that sells and entertains

**What We’re Looking For:**

* This role requires a creative thinker with an understanding of the Meta platforms + TikTok ecosystems and the ability to develop and execute relevant, timely content
* We are looking for unique, clever, and bold creators who can make scroll-stopping social content. If you’re the one in your friend group always convincing people to try a new product or you’re the type who can talk to literally anyone–you’ll fit right in.
* Knowledge in editing skills – Photoshop, Adobe illustrator, and additional video editing software

+ Design background and capabilities are a plus

* People who’ve made viral content (or just know they can)

+ Established personal TikTok – share your account with us!
+ Have previously helped run or managed a brand TikTok/social account

* You may already have a list of TikTok ideas in your notes app
* This position praises the chronically online. Social media psychopaths
* You’re just a naturally curious, talkative, creative human
* If this sounds like your kind of internship, apply today. We’d love to see what you can do!

**What you will need**

* Student pursuing a bachelor’s degree required; All majors considered.  **Available 20 hours during Spring 2027 semester.**

+ **Candidate will ideally start mid to end December 2026 and run through May 2027.**

* Must have strong communication and creative skills.
* Experience in the TikTok platform is a requirement: knowledge of the creative editing capabilities, music library, and trendspotting are a must. Comfortable appearing in TikTok videos as the “Bioré intern” when necessary.
* Live and breathe in the TikTok platform, sharing your TikTok post portfolio to demonstrate your talent (just for hiring purposes - you will not share your account publicly connected to the Bioré account)
* Prior internship experience in a digital, social, design or marketing/sales environment is preferred
* Self-motivated, demonstrated leader with strong interpersonal skills that excel in hands-on team environment with a lot of cross functional interaction.
* Strong organizational skills & attention to detail are a must.
* Must be a self-starter who is passionate, flexible, and has a strong drive for results.

At Kao, we believe the diversity of our teams strengthens our global mission. Here we trust and respect each other, collaborating in a friendly and inclusive work environment to achieve great results.

**What you can expect from us:**

* An entrepreneurial environment where passionate and innovative teams come together.
* Respect, teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of how we work.
* A workplace culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing
* A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, retirement, insurance options, and more…
* Learning and development opportunities

A reasonable pay range for this role is $17/hr. - $20/hr.

Your voice matters here — we value entrepreneurial thinking and innovation from our teams.

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Kao is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.