What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Intern - Automotive Communications position at HARMAN International?
About The Role
As the Automotive Communications Intern, you will support global internal communications and public relations for the HARMAN automotive division, gaining practical experience in creating and executing communication strategies and content. The internship provides opportunities to participate in real-world projects where you can enhance writing, communication, and analytical skills through diverse tasks.
What You Will Do
Freshman: $19.00
Sophomore: $21.00
Junior: $23.00
Senior: $24.00
Master: $28.00
Dependent on the internship offered, pay is based on factors, including without limitation, the applicant's level of education and business need.
Benefits
HARMAN is interested in your health and wellbeing and offers benefits designed to support your wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your relationship with HARMAN, and may include paid sick leave and medical benefits.
As the Automotive Communications Intern, you will support global internal communications and public relations for the HARMAN automotive division, gaining practical experience in creating and executing communication strategies and content. The internship provides opportunities to participate in real-world projects where you can enhance writing, communication, and analytical skills through diverse tasks.
What You Will Do
- Lead the ideation and creation of internal content, telling meaningful stories about our people and automotive products.
- Draft newsletters, email announcements, and internal videos, keeping automotive employees engaged and informed.
- Research the latest communications tools and tactics, providing an informed recommendation on enhanced ways of working.
- Support external communications efforts, including PR events, award submissions, and speaking engagements.
- Support the research and creation of themes and thought leadership storytelling campaigns.
- Collaborate with global teams across functions, gaining exposure to diverse areas of the business.
- Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program at an accredited institution having completed your Sophomore year or later, taking at least one class in the semester/quarter before participation in the internship program, and returning to school for at least one semester upon completion of the internship program
- Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Must have taken courses in, or closely related to Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English or related field
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be able to confidently interact and present information to team and project leads
- Must work collaboratively with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- A passion for writing
- Video creation/editing experience
- Interest in the automotive industry
- Be willing to work in an office/hybrid schedule in Novi, Michigan
- Able to provide your own housing and transportation to/from work
- Must possess unrestricted work authorization
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
- Must provide full work availability from May 19, 2025 through August 8, 2025 and be able to work 40 hours per week
- Flexible work environment
- Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- Access to HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
Freshman: $19.00
Sophomore: $21.00
Junior: $23.00
Senior: $24.00
Master: $28.00
Dependent on the internship offered, pay is based on factors, including without limitation, the applicant's level of education and business need.
Benefits
HARMAN is interested in your health and wellbeing and offers benefits designed to support your wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your relationship with HARMAN, and may include paid sick leave and medical benefits.
Salary : $19 - $28
