2027 L'Oréal USA Summer Internship - Marketing - Undergraduate (NY)

Join L'Oréal, the #1 beauty company in the world with 40+ brands — including CeraVe, Kiehl's, Maybelline, Prada Beauty, and Redken. We embrace diversity, sustainability, innovation, and well-being to help shape the future of beauty.

About the role

This is a paid, 11-week Summer Internship Program where you won’t just observe — you’ll be fully integrated into a brand marketing team, own real day-to-day responsibilities, and lead your own individual strategic project. You’ll pitch your project directly to senior leadership, with past interns seeing their ideas move from concept to real-world execution.

Who You Are

• Ambitious students currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university, expected to graduate between December 2027 and July 2028
• Trendsetters and innovative thinkers passionate about creating beauty that moves the world
• No prior industry experience is necessary

Requirements

• Able to start working full-time in September 2028 upon graduation with your bachelor’s degree
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis (no immigration sponsorship offered)
• Minimum 3.5 GPA
• Willing to relocate to one of our U.S. internship hubs: El Segundo (LA), CA

Areas of Marketing You Could Work In

Depending on your brand placement, you may gain hands-on exposure to:

• Brand Strategy & Consumer Insights – translating consumer data into brand positioning and campaign strategy
• Content & Creative – developing short-form video, social content, and campaign assets across TikTok, Instagram, and emerging platforms
• Influencer & Creator Partnerships – identifying and nurturing authentic creator relationships to extend brand reach
• Data Analytics & Marketing Technology – working with tools like GA4 and internal dashboards to measure campaign performance and market share
• Product Innovation & Consumer Usability – supporting new product development from concept to shelf
• Integrated (360°) Campaign Execution – helping bring multi-channel marketing plans to life across paid, owned, and earned media
• Competitive & Marketplace Analysis – benchmarking trends and competitor activity to inform brand decisions

Note: If you're specifically interested in digital marketing/e-commerce, check out our Digital Summer Internship track instead.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day brand responsibilities — from consumer insights to campaign execution — on one of our 40+ brands
• Lead your own strategic project from insight to recommendation, presented directly to senior leaders
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Digital, Supply Chain, Finance, R&I, Operations, and Sales to see how each function shapes a brand’s business
• Build business acumen by working alongside brand managers in the beauty industry
• Sharpen your presentation, analytics, leadership, and strategic thinking skills

The Program

• Paid internship opportunity with housing assistance provided on an individual basis (eligibility per L'Oréal’s Relocation Policy)
• All interns are paired with a mentor and buddy to guide you through your internship
• Professional development and social programming, including networking events and trainings, to immerse you in our culture

Benefits

• Pay: $27–$30 per hour (actual compensation depends on geographic location and other job-related factors)
• Hybrid Work Policy: 3 days in office, 2 days work from home
• Flexible Time Off: Paid company holidays, paid time off (PTO), Summer Fridays, and more
• Access to company perks, including VIP access to L’Oréal’s internal shop for discounted products
• Learning & development opportunities, including unlimited access to e-learnings, lunch & learn sessions, and mentorship programs
• Employee Resource Groups, including think tanks and innovation squads
• Relocation assistance (if eligible per L’Oréal’s relocation policy)

About L'Oréal

Innovation has fueled L'Oréal’s business for more than 100 years, and we rely on our culture of innovation and entrepreneurship to continually evolve. L'Oréal’s dynamic culture provides employees with entrepreneurial freedom and opportunities to drive transformation across our €29.87B business, encompassing over 37 brands globally. In the U.S., we have 12,000 employees working collaboratively across 14 states to build leading-edge technologies, launch highly personalized products, reimagine consumer experiences, and develop creative solutions to reduce our environmental footprint.