Intern (m/w/d) Social Media, Communications Professional Hair

kao· Creative & Communications
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📍 Darmstadt

About this role

We are Kao, listed as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the last 20 years.  

Our EMEA brand portfolio spans across three sectors; Consumer Care (John Frieda, Guhl, 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. 

About our role: 

Displayed pay range (base salary) is a guide and local market specific. The pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on the type of internship (mandatory/voluntary) and stage of studies: EUR 1.000 – EUR 2.268

As a Social Media intern in the Professional Hair communication department, you are supporting the team with different global social media activities for the brands Goldwell, KMS hair, and Kerasilk. You will also have the opportunity to manage your own projects independently and collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to align efforts and support seamless execution. New challenges, campaigns or content? We are open to ideas and are happy to turn them into reality.

This is a full-time, six-month internship with an immediate start date.

What you will do: 

  • You support the social media team in the development and implementation of global social media strategies, social media assets and content calendars for brand and product initiatives, for global and local social media channels
  • You monitor international rollouts based on established communication guidelines in key markets and monitoring the effectiveness of international brand and product related social media campaigns
  • You take on smaller projects that emphasize your independent action, for example working on social media trends and reporting. 
  • You support the team in day-to-day work, including Interaction with external agencies as well as cross-functional, international colleagues

What you will need: 

  • You are in at least the 3rd semester of your studies, ideally with a focus on (digital-) marketing, (digital-) communication, economics or media studies
  • Previous internship experience, especially in Communication or Marketing, is a plus
  • You enjoy thinking both creatively and strategically, and you’ve already gained some solid experience in social media and content management
  • You’re confident across all major social media platforms and always up to date on the latest trends
  • You have experience in creating content for social media. Willingness to occasionally appear on camera for adhoc trend videos etc. is considered a bonus
  • You have an independent and pro-active work-style and are open and communicative
  • You have a real passion for beauty- and lifestyle topics and brands
  • You speak and write excellent English; German is a nice bonus
  • Understanding of AI including the usage of AI tools and its potential applications is an advantage

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, our Charity Committee, and DE&I communities 
  • A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, pension schemes, 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://candidate-brochure.kao.com/kao-emea/full-view.html

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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Legal employing entity: Kao Germany GmbH 

 

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Which team or department does the Intern (m/w/d) Social Media, Communications Professional Hair at kao belong to?
This Intern (m/w/d) Social Media, Communications Professional Hair position is part of the Creative & Communications department at kao. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Intern (m/w/d) Social Media, Communications Professional Hair job at kao posted?
This Intern (m/w/d) Social Media, Communications Professional Hair position at kao was posted on Aug 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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