Synchrony Emerging Technology Center Communications Intern – Spring 2025
Synchrony
About Synchrony
As a consumer financial services company, Synchrony Financial is the largest provider of private-label credit cards in the United States based on volume and receivables. Synchrony provides credit products through programs with a diverse group of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations, and healthcare service providers.
The Synchrony Emerging Technology Center (ETC) at the University of Illinois Research Park focuses on advancing Synchrony’s internal capabilities in artificial intelligence, data science, and other emerging technology domains to create long-term value for its customers. Interns at the Synchrony ETC work closely with the Innovation Station and SMEs to deliver projects for business stakeholders.
About the Role
Are you looking to get a critical jump start on a career in Communications? In the Communications ETC Internship at Synchrony, you’ll work closely with a team to identify and implement breakthrough changes.
Responsibilities
- Work on specialized projects to help Synchrony further talent reach and communication processes through creative written and digital content both internally and externally.
- Responsible for sharing the story of the Technology Centers internally and externally
- Partner with business units to explain complex work in easy-to-understand ways and identify opportunities to make large-scale changes.
- Coordinate internal and external events to foster relationships and strengthen Synchrony branding on campus.
- Provide a flexible, can-do mindset that will adjust to new projects quickly and help execute key initiatives within the organization.
The internship will be spent working side by side with Synchrony teams where you will apply your knowledge to complete challenging projects. Exposure to these real-life projects will accelerate your career and develop your skills in a cutting-edge global environment.
Desired Characteristics
- Passion and aptitude for technology
- Strong copywriting and market research skills, coupled with sharp business acumen
- Ability to work in teams effectively while also being able to work independently
- Excellent time management
- Strong oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills; strong organizational skills
- Ability to be flexible and meet deadlines with multiple projects simultaneously
- Passion for excellence with high integrity, and commitment to quality
Qualifications
- Must be registered as a full-time student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Excellent academic record – Minimum overall 3.0 GPA or higher (must submit transcript with application)
- Must be willing to commit to 10 hours a week during the spring semester
- Must be willing to work from the office at Research Park during the summer
- Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship
- Based on performance, interest, and availability, interns would have the opportunity to continue their internship with us during the summer semester for 40 hours a week.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- You must be 18 years or older
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
- You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
