PR and Communications Intern

Oribe Hair Care has set the standard for professional hair care within the prestige market. Blending innovative formulations, top-performing products, award-winning packaging, and unparalleled education, Oribe has become a renowned beauty authority for experienced stylists and taste-driven consumers alike. These are the products of the hair-obsessed. 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.

About the role

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Communications & Partnerships, you will support the Global Communications & Partnerships team with all press, influencer, stylist, and VIP activities including product sendouts, event coordination, industry research, content creation, and general administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with general administrative tasks, such as product inventory management, shipping and messenger services, product sendouts, and maintaining databases.
• Tracking press and social placements for new launches and ongoing initiatives to prepare reports.
• Creating content for weekly PR highlights email newsletter.
• Preparing weekly industry insight briefing emails.
• Drafting PR activity recaps and presentations.
• Assisting with PR events (e.g., new product launches) and industry events (e.g., New York Fashion Week).

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university degree program, studying a relevant field, including Communications, PR, Marketing, or Journalism.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Google Docs, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the beauty industry.
• Willing and able to commute to New York City office 1-2 times per week.

Pay

$17/hr. - $18/hr.

Benefits

• An entrepreneurial environment where passionate and innovative teams come together.
• Respect, teamwork, and collaboration at the heart of how we work.
• A workplace culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing, with opportunities to get involved in initiatives such as Mental Health First Aiders, the Charity Committee, and DE&I communities (region dependent).
• A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, pension/retirement options, insurance options, and more.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Your voice matters—we value entrepreneurial thinking and innovation from our teams.