Intern, Marketing

About Harbinger

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company focused on transforming the industry. Their team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts is developing a first-of-its-kind EV platform for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids.

Job Overview

• Location: Garden Grove, CA
• Commitment: 4 days in-office per week, full-time hours (40 hours per week)
• Duration: 8 weeks for quarter or 15 weeks for semester (January 11 to April 30 OR January 11 to March 12)
• Relocation Support: $1,000 stipend for interns residing more than 50 miles from Garden Grove, CA.
• Compensation: $25-35 USD per hour

Job Summary

Harbinger is seeking a Marketing Intern focused on Events to support the company's growing presence at trade shows, ride-and-drives, dealer and fleet events, industry conferences, and other brand experiences. This role involves close collaboration with the Event Marketing Manager and broader Marketing team, covering event planning through post-event follow-up. It requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to coordinate across various teams and external partners.

What You'll Do

• Event Planning & Execution
• Support the planning and execution of trade shows, industry conferences, ride-and-drives, vehicle demonstrations, dealer and fleet events, and other Harbinger activations.
• Maintain event timelines, checklists, action items, and deliverable trackers.
• Coordinate event materials including signage, booth graphics, brochures, giveaways, apparel, presentations, and branded assets.
• Support event logistics including shipping, inventory, booth materials, vehicle coordination, registration, and staffing plans.
• Assist with on-site setup, event execution, booth organization, and breakdown.
• Help capture photos, videos, customer feedback, and other content from events.
• Cross-Functional & Vendor Coordination
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Service, Operations, and other teams to gather necessary information and materials.
• Communicate event requirements, deadlines, and action items clearly to internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with agencies, exhibit partners, printers, venues, and other vendors.
• Help ensure all involved parties understand key logistics, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Content & Asset Coordination
• Assist with updates to Harbinger’s website, internal resources, and dealer resources.
• Draft or refine event-related social media copy for LinkedIn or internal communications.
• Support asset version control for consistency across files, templates, and platforms.
• Collaborate with creative partners or agencies on revisions and asset delivery.
• Event Marketing & Brand Support
• Support the development and review of event-related materials, including signage, presentations, invitations, landing pages, email communications, and sales collateral.
• Review event assets for consistency with Harbinger's brand standards.
• Help prepare internal event briefs, schedules, staffing information, and other communications.
• Support event promotion and communications across email, social media, dealer channels, and other marketing touchpoints.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Event Management, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong follow-through and proactive communication.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Adaptable and able to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar marketing tools is a plus.
• Comfortable with hands-on event work, including setup and breakdown.
• Interest in automotive, mobility, technology, or B2B marketing is a plus.
• Prior event experience is helpful but not required.