Intern – Kinective: Data & Analytics (Summer 2026)

United Airlines•Chicago, IL

7h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

At United, we offer internships, co-ops, and full-time opportunities for early career professionals. In any role, you’re a key member of our team, contributing to real projects that help move the business forward while gaining hands-on experience, growing your professional skill set, and connecting with industry leaders. You’ll also have a chance to build community through our employee-run Business Resource Groups, participate in industry conferences, and enjoy unlimited standby travel anywhere we fly. United’s MileagePlus business unit is a multi-discipline organization responsible of our global loyalty program and other emerging businesses. As the premier leader in the airline industry, MileagePlus communicates and rewards our millions of members and non-member customers alike while driving revenue growth for United. Data and Analytics partners with MileagePlus and Kinective to define long-term goals, evaluate opportunities, and guide strategic decisions with data-driven insights. This group designs and enables comprehensive measurement strategies by analyzing relevant customer, loyalty, and operational data, and translates complex data into compelling, actionable recommendations that help us deliver on organizational goals. We work closely with the business groups for Program (MileagePlus), Co-brand Cards, Partners and Media (Kinective Media) to translate business strategies into marketing strategies, and then collaborate with other marketing and advertising teams to execute tactics to drive measurable impact. The Kinective team develops innovative new products and services for our customers and ensures that our global brand is connecting people and uniting the world. Job overview and responsibilities Data & Analytics: Data Science Marketing and Loyalty Analytics Digital Marketing Analytics Customer Data & Identity Direct Conversion Path: This internship may be eligible for full-time conversion based on performance in role, position availability and overall operational need, potentially offering a direct pathway to a career with us.

Requirements

Applicant must be a current undergraduate student graduating in Winter 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Engineering, Economics, or a related field; or other relevant experience
Highly organized and self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and ensure attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; must be comfortable talking to and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders
Confident performing data analysis to arrive at insights and develop recommendations.
Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Position is based in Chicago, IL - must be able to relocate for internship duration
Start dates in May or June 2026
Passion to work for airline industry and curiosity for loyalty programs
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now and in the future
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position