Advocacy Industrial Placement 2026

L'Oreal; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading beauty company in the UK is seeking an Advocacy Intern to connect their brands with audiences through influencer marketing, press coverage, and events. The role involves managing agency partners, supporting event execution, and providing insights on campaign performance. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and a passion for the beauty industry. This internship offers a chance to develop valuable skills while working with various internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• Strong team player with a passion for social media and the beauty industry.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Capable of managing daily press office functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage external agency partners to deliver content and mailers.
• Assist in the organization and execution of events.
• Utilize analysis platforms to provide campaign insights.
• Monitor influencer activity and press coverage.
• Collaborate with various teams for product launches.
• Manage daily press office functions.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong understanding of the beauty industry and current trends

Analytical mindset

Strong numeracy and computer literacy

Excellent networking skills

Solid understanding of the beauty influencer landscape

Keen eye for engaging social media content

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At L'Oréal Luxe, influencer marketing, press coverage, and events are crucial for connecting our 20+ international brands with the right audiences. Each brand possesses a unique voice, demanding tailored advocacy strategies and a blend of creativity and perseverance. As an Advocacy Intern, you'll be the human face of these brands, contributing to everything from product launches and influencer trips to innovative PR mailouts. This role needs a strong team player with a passion for social media and the beauty industry. Working within the press office, you'll collaborate with internal teams and external agency partners to shape and deliver our brand narratives to press and influencers. You'll manage your own projects, gaining exposure to senior management while supporting the day-to-day operations of the advocacy team.

Day-to-Day you will:

• Manage external agency partners to deliver engaging content and mailers.
• Assist in the organization and execution of events, ensuring seamless logistics and impactful experiences.
• Utilize tracking platforms (Traackr/MIM) to analyse campaign performance and provide actionable insights.
• Monitor influencer activity and press coverage, identifying and sharing key wins with relevant teams.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, media, and activation teams to execute successful product launches.
• Manage daily press office functions, including responding to urgent mailers and information requests. This involves utilizing stock ordering and warehouse systems (Linney/NCO) and postal services (DSV).

What does success look like?

• Operational Excellence: Mastering your responsibilities and ensuring the smooth operation of the press office is foundational to success.
• Influencer Activation: Demonstrating initiative by creating and executing impactful influencer activations that drive tangible results.
• Data-Driven Insights: Developing the ability to analyse data and translate insights into actionable strategies for advocacy.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of the beauty industry and current trends.
• Analytical mindset combined with a passion for business operations.
• Strong numeracy and computer literacy, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent networking skills and the ability to interact effectively with various departments.
• Solid understanding of the beauty influencer landscape.
• Keen eye for visually appealing and engaging social media content.

This internship offers valuable opportunities to develop skills in