Social Media​/Agile Content Intern

Who we are

Kao is 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.

We are looking for creative, innovative, entrepreneurial professionals to join us as a Tik Tok Fall Intern for the Bioré brand.

• Lead and support Bioré’s social initiatives, including concepting ideas, filming, and editing.
• Obtain required internal approvals on posts prior to posting.
• Provide weekly/on-going reporting to marketing teams on social post performance (Bioré and competitors) and trendspotting.
• Work with local marketers to establish a clear content calendar, defining content pillars, and ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
• Attend 1–2 days in office per week if local to Cincinnati, depending on schedule.
• Bring equipment and create content in a flexible, on‑site environment.
• Develop innovative, engaging ideas for Tik Tok videos that sell and entertain.
• Shoot and edit content.

• A creative thinker with a deep understanding of Meta platforms and the Tik Tok ecosystem, capable of developing and executing relevant, timely content.
• Unique, clever, and bold creators who can produce scroll‑stopping social content.
• Experience with editing software:
  Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and video editing tools.
• Design background and capabilities are a plus.
• Proven experience creating viral content or a strong ability to do so.
• Established personal Tik Tok account; ability to share portfolio.
• Prior experience managing or running a brand Tik Tok or social media account.
• Strong communication and creative skills.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and a strong leader with interpersonal skills for team collaboration.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Student pursuing a bachelor’s degree; all majors considered.
• Available 20 hours per week during the Fall 2026 semester, ideally starting mid‑to‑end July and running through December/January.
• Strong communication and creative skills.
• Experience on Tik Tok: knowledge of creative editing, music library, trendspotting; comfortable appearing as the “Bioré intern” when necessary.
• Portfolio of Tik Tok posts to demonstrate talent (for hiring purposes only).
• Prior internship experience in digital, social, design, or marketing/sales is preferred.
• Self‑starter with passion, flexibility, and a drive for results.

• An entrepreneurial environment where passionate and innovative teams collaborate.
• Respect, teamwork, and collaboration are central to our way of working.
• A culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing.
• A broad range of benefits: flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, retirement, insurance options, and more.
• Learning and development opportunities.

An hourly rate ranges from $17 to $20 per hour.

At Kao, we believe the diversity of our teams strengthens our global mission. We trust, respect, and collaborate in a friendly, inclusive environment to achieve great results.

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