Social Media/Content Intern

Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment.

As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values we pride ourselves to be listed among the World's Most Ethical Companies since 19 consecutive years. 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 Fall/Winter Intern, focused on the Biore brand reporting to the Brand Director.

What you will do:

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

What we are looking for:

• This role requires a creative thinker with an understanding of the TikTok ecosystem 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.
• People who've made viral content (or just know they can).
• You may already have a list of TikTok ideas in your Notes app.
• 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 bachelor's degree required; All majors considered. Available 20 - 25 hours during Fall/Winter 2025 semester.
• 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 "Biore 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 Biore account).
• Must have strong communication and creative skills.
• Driving distance to the Cincinnati, OH area.
• Prior internship experience in a digital, social 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.

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

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.

Hire Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

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This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.