Kao USA, Inc. is hiring: PR and Communications Intern in New York

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, Biore, Jergens, Curel), 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 our 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.

What you will do:

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 (i.e. new product launches) and industry events (i.e. New York Fashion Week).

What you will need:

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

A reasonable pay range is $17/hr. - $18/hr.

At Kao, we believe the diversity of our teams strengthens our global mission. Here we trust and respect each other, collaborating in a friendly and inclusive work environment to achieve great results.

What you can expect from us:

An entrepreneurial environment where passionate and innovative teams come together.

Respect, teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of how we work.

A workplace culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing

A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, retirement, insurance options, and more...

Learning and development opportunities

Your voice matters here - we value entrepreneurial thinking and innovation from our teams.

To find out why 33,000 people across the Globe work at Kao please visit:

https://www.kao.com/americas/en/careers/

Discover careers at Kao and how we live our purpose, Kirei - Making Life Beautiful. https://kao.voyse.io/

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

Oribe is part of Kao founded in Japan in 1887, at Kao, we believe the diversity of our teams strengthens our global mission. Here we trust and respect each other, collaborating in a friendly and inclusive work environment to achieve great results.

What you can expect from us:

An entrepreneurial environment where passionate and innovative teams come together.

Respect, teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of how we work.

A workplace culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, with opportunities to get involved in initiatives such as Mental Health First Aiders, the Charity Committee, and DE&I communities (region dependant)

A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, pension / retirement options dependant on location, insurance options, and more...

Learning and development opportunities

Your voice matters here - we value entrepreneurial thinking and innovation from our teams.

To find out why 33,000 people across the Globe work at Kao please visit: https://www.kao.com/emea/en/careers/

Discover careers at Kao and how we live our purpose, Kirei - Making Life Beautiful. https://kao.voyse.io/

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In Summary: Oribe Hair Care has set the standard for professional hair care within the prestige market . Our brand portfolio spans across three sectors; Consumer Care (John Frieda, Bondi Sands, Biore, Jergens, Curel), Professional Hair (Goldwell, Oribe, KMS Hair) and Molton Brown .

En Español: Oribe Hair Care ha establecido los estándares para el cuidado del cabello profesional dentro del mercado de prestigio. Nuestra cartera de marca se extiende a través de tres sectores: Consumer Care (John Frieda, Bondi Sands, Biore, Jergens, Curel), Professional Hair (Goldwell, Oribe, KMS Hair, Kerasilk) y Molton Brown. Nuestra filosofía corporativa, el modo Kao, nos guía en todo lo que hacemos - actuar con integridad, conducir la innovación valientemente y tratarnos unos a otros con confianza y respeto. Programa de licenciatura en universidad o colegio acreditado, estudiando un campo relevante, incluyendo Comunicaciones, relaciones públicas, marketing o periodismo Proficientes en Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Google Docs, Instagram, TikTok y YouTube Self-starter con fuertes habilidades de comunicación escrita y oral Apasionados y conocedores de la industria de la belleza Dispuestos y capaces de viajar a una oficina de la ciudad de Nueva York 1-2 veces por semana Un rango de pago razonable es $ 17 / hora. - $ 18 / hora . En Kao , creemos que la diversidad de nuestros equipos fortalece nuestra misión global. Aquí confiamos y respetamos el uno al otro, colaborando en un entorno laboral amigable e inclusivo para lograr grandes resultados. Lo que puede esperar de nosotros: Un ambiente empresarial donde los equipos apasionados e innovadores se reúnen. El respeto, el trabajo en equipo y la colaboración están en la base de cómo trabajamos. Como parte de Kao, fundada en Japón en 1887, creemos que la diversidad de nuestros equipos fortalece nuestra misión global. Aquí confiamos y respetamos el uno al otro, colaborando en un entorno laboral amistoso e inclusivo para lograr grandes resultados. Lo que puede esperar de nosotros: Un ambiente empresarial donde los equipos apasionados e innovadores se reúnen. El respeto, el trabajo en equipo y la colaboración son el centro de cómo trabajamos. Una cultura del lugar de trabajo que prioriza el bienestar de los empleados, con oportunidades de participar en iniciativas como Mental Health First Aio, el Comité de Caridad y las comunidades DE&I (dependientes de la región).