Intern, OPI

Wella Company; Calabasas (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Wella Company is seeking a Brand Marketing Intern for OPI in Calabasas, CA. This hybrid internship offers hands-on exposure to product launches, media campaigns, and retailer programs while supporting day-to-day brand operations.

You will join cross-functional teams, participate in meetings, and help prepare marketing materials, asset requests, and reporting tools. The role is ideal for students pursuing Marketing or Business and seeking real-world experience in a global beauty company.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing Marketing, Business, or related field.
• Commit to a 6–12 month internship.
• Familiar with major social platforms and Meta ads.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word; Google Workspace.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to manage multiple projects.
• Experience with data analysis tools/reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Brand Marketing with preparation and execution of marketing initiatives and launch materials.
• Coordinate asset requests across cross-functional teams; manage asset distribution.
• Assist with reporting, pricing updates in SAP and Nielsen; support analyses.
• Aid paid media execution: trafficking documents, asset submissions, MikMak setup.
• Support marketing operations: events, inventory, samples, merchandising, shipping, product ordering.
• Attend team meetings and brainstorms; contribute ideas for campaigns and launches.

Skills

Social media familiarity

MS Office & Google Workspace

Communication skills

Organization & PM

Attention to detail

Data analysis tools experience

Education

Marketing/Business/Communications student

Tools

Nielsen

SAP

Job description

Position Title: Intern, OPI

Location: CA, US

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Title: Intern, OPI

Location: Calabasas, CA (Hybrid)

Reports to: Sr Brand Manager, OPI

Scope: Wella

Hours: 25 hours/week

Pay Range: $20-$23/hr

ABOUT THE WELLA COMPANY

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

For additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com.

THE ROLE

The Brand Marketing Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the OPI Brand Marketing team across product launches, media campaigns, retailer programs, and day-to-day brand operations. The intern will participate in team meetings, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and gain exposure to how brand strategies are developed and brought to market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Brand Marketing team with the preparation and execution of key marketing initiatives, including sell sheets, order forms, promotional setup, product registration, and launch materials
• Partner with the Marketing Specialist to manage marketing asset requests from cross-functional teams, including uploading assets and ensuring materials are distributed appropriately
• Gain experience using business tools such as Nielsen and SAP to support reporting, pricing updates, and ad hoc business analyses
• Assist with paid media execution, including trafficking documents, asset submissions, and MikMak setup
• Support ongoing marketing operations, including creative requests, event logistics, product inventory, sample preparation, merchandising, shipping, and product ordering
• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions, contributing ideas that support brand campaigns and product launches

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited university, working towards a degree in Marketing, Business, Communication, or related field
• Ability to commit to a 6-12 month internship
• Familiarity with major social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Facebook, and Meta advertising platforms
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, and Slides)
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Keen attention to detail with the ability to maintain a desire to learn
• Experience with data analysis tools and reporting platforms is a plus

NOTICES

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please email [e-mail]. This email account will not respond to inquiries regarding the status of a candidate’s application.

Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Wella participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. Information regarding your rights: Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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