Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions—creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in-person channels.
Our Experience-Led, Intelligence-Driven approach combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud-based innovation. Built on an API-first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth—turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.
Candescent is seeking a Communications Summer Intern to support our corporate communications and marketing efforts during Summer 2026. This role is ideal for college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who are interested in communications, marketing, or storytelling and want hands-on experience at a technology company shaping the future of digital banking.
The intern will collaborate closely with the communications and marketing team to support internal communications, digital content, and engagement initiatives, gaining exposure to how a high-growth FinTech company communicates with employees, clients, and the broader market.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
What you will be responsible for and what you will do
- Assist with content creation for internal communications, newsletters, and employee updates
- Support social media content, with an emphasis on LinkedIn and corporate brand storytelling
- Contribute to website and blog content, including drafting, proofreading, and content updates
- Research topics related to technology, digital banking, FinTech trends, and company initiatives
- Help support events, employee engagement activities, and community programs
- Collaborate with communications and marketing team members on creative projects and campaigns
- Provide general project and administrative support to help the team meet deadlines and priorities
Qualifications and Experience
- Currently enrolled college student (freshman, sophomore, or junior)
- Pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field
- Strong written communication skills with attention to detail
- Familiarity with social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn
- Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Hybrid in NYC Office.
Preferred Distinctions
- Interest in technology, FinTech, or digital banking
- Experience with writing, blogging, student organizations, or campus communications
- Exposure to content creation or design tools (e.g., Canva or similar platforms)
- Prior internship, volunteer, or project-based experience in communications or marketing
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in corporate communications and marketing
- Mentorship from experienced communications and marketing professionals
- Resume-building experience at a growing technology company
- Exposure to how a FinTech organization communicates internally and externally
Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled college student (freshman, sophomore, or junior)
- Pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field
- Strong written communication skills with attention to detail
- Familiarity with social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn
- Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Hybrid in NYC Office
- Interest in technology, FinTech, or digital banking
- Experience with writing, blogging, student organizations, or campus communications
- Exposure to content creation or design tools (e.g., Canva or similar platforms)
- Prior internship, volunteer, or project-based experience in communications or marketing
Candescent Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Candescent and has not been reviewed or approved by Candescent.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies include unlimited vacation for full-time exempt staff, tenure-based accrual for non-exempt, plus floating holidays and sick leave. This breadth of time off suggests flexibility across employment classifications.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A discount program is cited that provides access to deals at over 250 retailers. This perk adds everyday savings beyond core benefits.
Candescent Insights
What We Do
Candescent brings together the transformative technologies that power and connect account opening, digital banking and branch solutions for banks and credit unions of all sizes. And we’re here to help you extend, differentiate and illuminate your digital-first banking experiences. Our industry-leading products and services, cloud architecture and on-demand developer tools give you the power to differentiate and deliver seamless customer journeys.
