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Intern – Kinective: Data & Analytics (Summer 2026)

CompanyUnited Airlines
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will contribute to real projects in Data & Analytics, focusing on data science, marketing analytics, and customer data analysis. They will work closely with business groups to translate strategies into actionable marketing tactics.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
73138
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
This is the story of airline that leads the industry from ground to clouds. Our global cast of over 100,000+ hero characters are each on a journey to be a force for good for our customers, the planet and each other. Come be part of this story.
About the Role
Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.<br><br>Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.<br><br><h2>Description</h2><p style="font-family:Arial;"> </p><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"Open Sans", "Segoe UI", Frutiger, "Frutiger Linotype", "Dejavu Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">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.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">United’s <strong>MileagePlus</strong> 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.<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><strong>Data and Analytics </strong>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.<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-outline-level:1;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-outline-level:1;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:18.0pt;"><strong>Job overview and responsibilities<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Data & Analytics:</span></span></p><ul><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Data Science</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Marketing and Loyalty Analytics</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Digital Marketing Analytics</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Customer Data & Identity</span></span></p></li></ul><div align="center"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#071320;"><strong>Direct Conversion Path: </strong>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p></div><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";"><strong><u>Applicant must be a current undergraduate student graduating in Winter 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027<o:p></o:p></u></strong></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Engineering, Economics, or a related field; or other relevant experience<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Highly organized and self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and ensure attention to detail<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; must be comfortable talking to and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Confident performing data analysis to arrive at insights and develop recommendations.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";"><strong>Preferred Qualifications<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="line-height:normal;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="font-family:Symbol;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;">       </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">SQL, Python, or other programming capabilities for the Data & Analytics team<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";"><strong>Other Qualifications<o:p></o:p></strong></span></b></span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><span style="color:black;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Position is based in Chicago, IL - </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">must be able to relocate for internship duration<span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Start dates in May or June 2026<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";">Passion to work for airline industry and curiosity for loyalty programs<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;">Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now and in the future<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">Posting dates: January 16, 2026 through January 23, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><br>The starting rate for this role is $20.00.<br>The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education and skills. This position may also be eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.<br><br>You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.<br><br>United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.<br><br>We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact <a href="mailto:JobAccommodations@united.com" target="_blank">JobAccommodations@united.com</a> to request accommodation.
Key Skills
Data AnalysisMarketingLoyalty ProgramsCustomer DataSQLPythonCommunicationPresentation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsSelf-MotivatedAttention to DetailCompeting PrioritiesBusiness StrategiesDigital MarketingData Science
Categories
Data & AnalyticsMarketingTransportationConsultingHospitality
Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionLifeAccident & DisabilityParental LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramCommuterPaid HolidaysPaid Time Off401(k)Flight Privileges