Co-op Social Media Marketing

SEPHORA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty retailer in Toronto seeks a passionate Social Media Marketing co-op student to join their dynamic marketing team. The role involves managing social media content, analyzing performance metrics, and supporting influencer marketing initiatives. Ideal candidates should be pursuing a degree in Marketing or Communications, be skilled in social media tools, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to a vibrant team culture.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage of $23

Monthly stipend of $150

30% discount on merchandise

Paid time off including Well-Being Days

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or college diploma in Marketing or Communications.
• Able to work full-time hours (40 hours per week).
• Comfortable with filming and editing social videos.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to social media content planning and optimization.
• Manage Sephora Canada Content Calendar.
• Support influencer marketing campaigns.

Skills

Passionate about beauty

Curiosity

Ownership of projects

Time management

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Social media knowledge

Experience with social video creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

DashHudson

Job description

Location: Field Support Centre - Toronto, ON

Start Date: May 4, 2026

End Date: December 18, 2026

Internal Job Posting Expires on January 16, 2026.

When applying, you are required to submit:

• Your updated resume (including your school, co-op program and expected graduation year)
• Your most up to date university/college transcript

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Are you passionate about beauty, community, and making people feel their best? At Sephora, we believe beauty is more than skin deep-it's about connection, creativity, and empowerment. As our next Social Media Marketing co‑op student, you'll be part of a unique culture and team of passionate and inspiring individuals. Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Content Creator, you'll join a team that celebrates individuality and strives to make every day beautiful.

About The Marketing Team

Our team is global, and every role and department comes together for the same reason - to explore, to discover, and to reimagine the future of beauty. Help design personalized shopping experiences for our customers, online and in-store, and empower people to change the way they see beauty. Join our team and leverage data, insights, and the strength of collaboration to push the boundaries of personal beauty experiences.

Imagine Your Future - What You'll Do

• Content Strategy & Optimization
  • Strategically contribute to monthly social media content planning sessions and brainstorms.
  • Track month‑over‑month analytics on our content performance to present what is working and where there are content optimization opportunities to foster more engagement with this demographic.
  • Identify and pitch TikTok trends/reactive marketing opportunities that align with Sephora Canada's objectives, such as entertainment and shareability.
  • YouTube discovery: Deep dive into the platform to best understand how Canadians and our target audience consume content to inform Sephora Canada's approach.
• Creator Marketing
  • Support with an Influencer Marketing campaign focused on entertainment and shareability.
  • Assist the Assistant Manager, Content Creator, with content spotlighting Sephora Beauty Advisors.
• Content Execution
  • Manage the Sephora Canada Content Calendar and schedule postings into DashHudson.
  • Draft weekly Copy Writing Briefs, infusing Sephora's tone of voice.
  • Support the Assistant Manager, Content Creator in concepting, filming and editing social‑first videos that drive business priorities.
  • Attend monthly social media shoots in the studio, FSC Head Office and at Sephora local stores.

What You'll Bring

• You're passionate, curious, and bring enthusiasm to everything you do.
• You take ownership of projects and see them through to completion.
• You enjoy connecting the dots and collaborating across functions, building meaningful partnerships throughout the organization.
• You demonstrate a commitment to excellence and take ownership of your personal growth and success by setting and meeting goals.
• You consistently meet expectations and contribute to your team's success.
• Currently working on completion of bachelor's degree or college diploma in Marketing or Communications and enrolled in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year.
• Able to work full‑time hours (40 hours per week) and can physically be available to go into the office in accordance with our hybrid work policy.
• You're organized and have a knack for managing your time and prioritizing tasks.
• You thrive in a fast‑paced environment and work best under pressure.
• You're technically savvy in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• You have a passion and strong knowledge of social media, inclusive of TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
• You show a keen interest in social media analytics and how it can be used to optimize content performance.
• You are collaborative, creative, and ready to brainstorm new and exciting ideas.
• Experienced and comfortable filming and editing social videos in the apps (i.e. TikTok and CapCut).
• A love for beauty/Sephora and comfortable being on camera is considered an asset.
• Willingness & ability to translate Gen Z terms and trends for your Millennial Managers.

What You'll Get

• Caring Community: You'll collaborate with teammates (and your fellow ASPIRE cohort) who are equally passionate about innovating, doing the right things, and driving the industry forward - together, united in beauty.
• Fulfilling Path: Your career glow‑up starts here with access to 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) your individual voice is a part of. As part of your co‑op experience, you'll also develop and present a core term project, receiving recognition for your achievements at our year‑end celebration.

Rewards as Unique as You Are

• Wealth: You'll receive $23/hour and a monthly stipend of $150 (less deductions) as you learn and grow with us.
• Health: Access to our Well‑Being@Sephora program to support your mental, financial, physical, and social well‑being.
• Balance: You'll be trusted to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with a hybrid work schedule. In addition, you'll also receive paid time off (4% vacation pay that translates to 6.5 days off), 3 Sephora days and 3 Well‑Being Days so that you can rest and recharge.
• Growth: A career glow‑up is built into every role, with access to training and development, through digital platforms like MySephoraLearning and activations like Career Days and Global Learning Week.
• Perks: Think you've tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for gratis, and exclusive brand events.
• Support: Tap into volunteer and donation matching, Employee Assistance Program, and free mental health resources with 24/7 access to Dialogue.

Location, Availability & Physical Requirements

• Hybrid: You'll have the flexibility to work from home and collaborate at our head office at 160 Bloor Street East in Toronto. We'll schedule 3 days per week for in‑office collaboration.
• Work Hours: Your typical workweek will be 40 hours, with a schedule from 9 AM to 5 PM.
• Dress Code: Express yourself! Our dress code is business casual, encouraging you to showcase your unique style.

Join us and Belong to Something Beautiful.

Sephora Canada strongly believes in equal opportunity for employment and advancement. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can belong, grow, and build a beautiful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and/or other diversity dimensions.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or otherwise), other protected characteristics, or other reasonable circumstances can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People team.

As part of our commitment to transparency and efficiency, we would like to inform you that we utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening and evaluation of applications.