What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Intern - Corporate Communications position at HARMAN International?
Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award-winning success.
As a member of the Corporate Affairs & Communications team, you will support the team in its global internal communications, PR, social media, and digital and community relations initiatives. The internship provides valuable, hands-on experience in several different communication areas and gives you the opportunity to learn from a professional team with diverse backgrounds and talents.
Your Team
This position reports into the Director, Internal Communications, but will partner with multiple members of the Corporate Communications team.
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.
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award-winning success.
- Enrich your managerial and organizational talents – from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy
- Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development
- Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader
As a member of the Corporate Affairs & Communications team, you will support the team in its global internal communications, PR, social media, and digital and community relations initiatives. The internship provides valuable, hands-on experience in several different communication areas and gives you the opportunity to learn from a professional team with diverse backgrounds and talents.
Your Team
This position reports into the Director, Internal Communications, but will partner with multiple members of the Corporate Communications team.
What You Will Do
- Support internal and external communications, including managing content, editorial calendars and analytics on our internal intranet and social media channels.
- Provide organizational support for HARMAN Inspired (HARMAN’s global community relations program) through promotional asset creation, product distributions and event coordination. Provide administrative support necessary for events and campaigns.
- Act as a roving reporter and photographer for events.
- Serve as a resource to coordinate internal and external resources, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Aid in content management for department and dissemination to global teams including cataloging content/video resources, updating corporate information and producing media clippings and analysis.
- Gain exposure to other areas of Corporate Communications, including Product Public Relations and Division Communicators to assist with ad-hoc projects.
- Previous entry level work experience strongly preferred
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills, and be able to confidently interact and present information to allow levels of the organization, including senior leaders
- Must work collaboratively with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Degree in a related area of work with courses in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
- Graphic design skills utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and similar programs
- Video creation and editing skills
- Must be currently enrolled in a related Bachelor's Degree program or higher 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
- Be willing to work in an office in Stamford, Connecticut
- 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 18, 2026 through August 7, 2026 and be able to work 40 hours per week
- Flexible work environment, allowing for hybrid work for positions/tasks that can be performed outside a HARMAN location
- 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