Intern, SEO

Job ID: 298122
Location Name: FSC REMOTE SF/NY/DC -173(USA_0173)
Address: FSC, Remote, Remote REMOTE, United States (US)
Job Type:
Position Type: Intern/Trainee
Job Function: Internship
Work Location: Remote

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Belong to Something Beautiful 

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential, and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.  

Company overview: 

At Sephora, we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us.  We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty. 

The opportunity: 

Sephora Internships provide an inclusive and comprehensive experience that equips young professionals with the tools needed to align their passions with work. The 10-week internship program develops early career professionals by providing interns with hands-on learning, personal and professional networking opportunities, and the ability to work on projects that directly impact the business. 

Program details: 

An inclusive and engaging experience that develops technical and professional skills through weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels that provide exposure to Sephora’s career growth opportunities.  

2027 Program dates: 

• June 14 - August 20, 2027 

• Working hours: 36 hrs/week, Monday - Friday, PST 

• July 6 - July 9, 2027: Intern Optional Summer Shutdown 

Position title: Intern, SEO 

Your role at Sephora... 

As the SEO Intern, you will support the management and optimization of Sephora’s organic search marketing program, write on-page optimizations for Sephora.com, contribute to local search strategy, and research emerging trends in beauty, skincare, hair, and wellness. 

What you will accomplish: 

• Lead or support SEO projects using a hands-on approach. 

• Collaborate with a dynamic team of digital marketing professionals and learn industry best practices. 

• Conduct competitive, performance, and technical analyses using analytics and enterprise-level tools. 

• Build an understanding of SEO’s role in the client experience and digital media mix. 

• Develop knowledge of digital marketing, content creation, and off-site promotion. 

• Demonstrate our Sephora values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative. 

Qualifications & experience: 

• Data-driven mindset with the ability to gather insights and draw conclusions. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment. 

• Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning. 

• Initiative in problem-solving and creative thinking. 

Positive attitude with a willingness to adapt to a variety of tasks and projects. 

Eligibility requirements: 

• Graduating in 2027 or 2028 (undergraduate or graduate degree) 

• Work schedule must align with 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time 

• Must permanently reside and work in the U.S. 

• Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions* 

• Available from June 14 - August 20, 2027 

What You’ll Get: 

The target hourly pay for this position is $27.00 - $27.00. The actual hourly pay offered depends on various factors, which may include, as applicable, the individual applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job.

• Caring Community. You’ll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty. 

• Fulfilling Path. Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge, stretch and develop your skills. 

• Meaningful Work. As you make an impact on beauty, you’ll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) that your individual voice is a part of. 

Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation ta applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions. 

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.  

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