Intern, SEO

sephora.com • Remote, OR

1d • Remote

About The Position

Sephora’s 10-week internship program provides early-career professionals with hands-on learning, personal and professional networking, and projects that directly impact the business. Interns also develop technical and professional skills through weekly virtual workshops, networking opportunities, and career panels.

The SEO Intern supports the management and optimization of Sephora’s organic search marketing program. The intern writes on-page optimizations for Sephora.com, contributes to local search strategy, and researches emerging trends in beauty, skincare, hair, and wellness. The role works with digital marketing professionals and uses analytics and enterprise-level tools to analyze competitive, performance, and technical topics.

The 2027 program runs June 14 through August 20, 2027. The schedule is 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, Pacific Time, and must align with 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The July 6–9, 2027 summer shutdown is optional for interns. Applicants must graduate in 2027 or 2028, permanently reside and work in the United States, and be available for the program dates. They must also be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions.

Requirements

• 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 commitment to continuous learning.
• Initiative in problem-solving and creative thinking.
• Positive attitude and willingness to adapt to a variety of tasks and projects.
• Graduating in 2027 or 2028 with an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Work schedule must align with 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
• Must permanently reside and work in the United States.
• Must be available June 14 through August 20, 2027.
• Must be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area upon graduation for consideration for full-time hybrid positions.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support SEO projects through a hands-on approach.
• Support management and optimization of Sephora’s organic search marketing program.
• Write on-page optimizations for Sephora.com.
• Contribute to local search strategy.
• Research emerging trends in beauty, skincare, hair, and wellness.
• Conduct competitive, performance, and technical analyses using analytics and enterprise-level tools.
• Collaborate with digital marketing professionals and learn industry best practices.
• Develop an understanding of SEO’s role in the client experience and digital media mix.
• Build knowledge of digital marketing, content creation, and off-site promotion.
• Demonstrate Sephora’s values: Passion, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect, Teamwork, and Initiative.

Benefits

• Caring community and collaboration with teammates.
• Career development opportunities to challenge and develop skills.
• Meaningful work with an opportunity to contribute to consumer, industry, and social impact.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed