Advocacy: Influencer Marketing Industrial Placement 2026 in London

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Overview: 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.

Based: White City, London

Duration: 1 Year

Start Dates: Monday 29th June 2026

Application Deadline: January Opening

Annual Salary: £25,210 per annum

Project Ownership

• Conceptualise and execute your own influencer activations, such as targeted influencer mailers, to drive measurable results. This includes end-to-end project management, from ideation to analysis.

Data Analysis & Strategy

• Develop proficiency in using data analysis to inform advocacy strategies and optimise campaign performance.

Your Contribution Is Crucial

Our Advocacy Interns are integral to achieving our advocacy goals and maintaining a positive brand image. In today's dynamic and increasingly digital beauty landscape, your work will be essential for successful product launches and sustained brand growth.

Day-to-Day You Will

• Manage external agency partners to deliver engaging content and mailers.
• Assist in the organisation and execution of events, ensuring seamless logistics and impactful experiences.
• Utilise 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 utilising stock ordering and warehouse systems (Linney/NCO) and postal services (DSV).

What Does Success Look Like?

• Operational Excellence: Master your responsibilities and ensure the smooth operation of the press office.
• Influencer Activation: Demonstrate initiative by creating and executing impactful influencer activations that drive tangible results.
• Data-Driven Insights: Analyse data and translate insights into actionable strategies for advocacy.

To Be Successful, You Will Need To Have

• 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

• Influencer Marketing
• Communications
• Project Analysis & Reporting

To Apply

Once you click apply, you'll be asked a series of eligibility questions about your current situation, salary expectations, location preferences, and more. Aim to complete the Assessment Centre exam before the roles are filled; the dates vary by function. Please be patient if you are not invited immediately – the assessment may simply be scheduled later in the recruitment period. Please note: If you apply for more than one role, you'll be considered for the job the company deems most suitable for you. If you have a strong preference, apply only to that role to ensure you're considered for the correct position.