Intern – Editorial
Posted on 10/28/2025

Elf Beauty
Compensation Overview
$20 - $24/hr
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New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid role requiring 3 days in office per week (2 days remote).
Salary Range: 20 to 24 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)
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
About the Role
We’re looking for a creative, detail-obsessed Copy Intern to join our Creative Team at e.l.f. Cosmetics! You’ll help bring our brand voice to life across e.l.f. Cosmetics and e.l.f. SKIN—writing sharp, witty, and on-brand copy for everything from emails and social posts to packaging and digital campaigns. Working alongside a Senior Copywriter, you’ll collaborate closely with our design and project management teams to make sure every word shines.
Responsibilities:
- Support Senior Copywriters in concepting and writing copy for marketing assets (emails, social, site, PDPs, paid media, packaging, and more)
- Write in e.l.f.’s signature tone of voice—bold, inclusive, and playful
- Apply feedback to refine copy and deliver on creative briefs
- Partner with project management to stay on schedule and meet deadlines
- Proofread and fact-check all copy before delivery
Requirements:
- A passion for storytelling and creative writing
- Strong awareness of pop culture, internet trends, and beauty conversations
- Interest in skincare and makeup—products, ingredients, and what’s trending
- Highly engaged on social platforms and up to date on what’s next in beauty
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Collaborative energy and a positive, proactive attitude
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