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Location:
Amsterdam - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Job Family:
General & Administration
Worker Type Reference:
Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee) - Intern
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
U0
Job ID:
R-47039-2025

Description & Requirements

Have you heard of JBL or Harman/Kardon, some of the world’s leading audio brands? The market we are leading in, is fast paced, fun and dynamic. Our headphones, portable speakers and home entertainment systems will become your area of expertise.

At HARMAN, you have more than a career. Our agile culture gives you the chance to rapidly develop your skills, learn quickly and find ways to create excellent results. We invite you to constantly challenge yourself, cultivate new ideas, work on something new and enhance your abilities. There are many great opportunities across all of our HARMAN divisions and locations. Like this one.

You will join our Marketing department based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in the position of: 

Internship - Marketing Communication EMEA

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

  • Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel.
  • Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
  • Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

About the Role:

Are you a marketing student who loves music and gaming? And do you want to work for cool brands like JBL? Then read on. Because HARMAN is looking for an enthusiastic and inquisitive marketing intern to join the Marketing Communication team.

The Marketing Communication team oversees all EMEA marketing assets across various product categories, working closely with the EMEA marketing and e-commerce teams to collaboratively build a strategic communications landscape for successful product launches.

Joining our team means working in an international environment alongside experienced marketers who provide mentorship and guidance. At HARMAN, every day brings something new. We offer a dynamic, energetic workplace where you can learn and grow. This internship has a minimum duration of six months, with a preference for candidates who can commit to up to 12 months.

What You Will Do:

  • Endless learning opportunities: Dive into hands-on experiences that enhance your skills and deepen your understanding of marketing communications across multiple product categories.
  • Coordinating marketing assets: Play a key role in supporting the coordination of assets for new product launches. Your input will help improve communication and streamline asset management within our cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with digital asset management (DAM): Gain practical experience using Widen, our digital asset management tool, to organize and oversee brand assets.
  • Local impact: Assist in localizing a wide range of communication materials—from product literature and videos to POS assets—ensuring they resonate with diverse markets.
  • Collaboration with creative team: Work closely with our in-house design specialists and external agencies to bring creative ideas to life while maintaining our brand’s global consistency.
  • Creative development for NPI Launches: Support the creation of exciting new assets alongside the Marketing Communication Lead for New Product Introductions, bringing fresh ideas into each launch.
  • Sample coordination with Product Marketing: Collaborate with the Product Marketing Manager to manage product samples, gaining insights into the hands-on aspects of product marketing.
  • Comprehensive MarCom team Support: Be an essential part of the team by supporting various marketing communication initiatives, gaining a holistic view of our operations.

The above activities are examples of activities that you may encounter in the marketing communication team. You will also have the opportunity to work on one or more projects. For example, helping with upcoming events or media campaigns. This depends on your personal interest and the currently available projects.

What You Need to Be Successful:

  • University Student (preferably at the end of Bachelor/Master) specialization: Marketing/Communication.
  • Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint.)
  • Fluent in English.
  • Strong communication skills and a real team player.
  • You work in a structured and organized manner.
  • You hold your own in a fast-paced work environment.
  • You are pragmatic and result oriented.
  • Knowledge of and/or interest in electronics is a plus.
  • You are a hard worker and a go-getter.
  • You like fun and a good working atmosphere.

What we offer:

This is an exciting 6-month opportunity, starting in September 2025, to gain experience at a global business, joining a diverse working environment where no two days are the same. You’ll receive the support of our friendly teams to learn new skills, put forward your ideas and become an expert in marketing.

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You Belong Here 
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.  
 
About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 
Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.  

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other. 

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!  

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com. 

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com