Upbound Group Summer 2026 Internship Program – Content & Design Internship

Who We Are

Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD) is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved customers. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima, Brigit, and Rent-A-Center that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels, including over 2,300 company branded retail units across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

Summer Intern Program

Upbound Group’s 2026 Summer Intern Program offers an immersive professional development experience that goes beyond traditional internships, providing participants with a comprehensive opportunity to grow both personally and professionally through dynamic networking events, engaging volunteer activities, and exclusive executive leadership speaker sessions. Interns can anticipate a robust learning environment that balances structured training modules with self-paced learning pathways, enabling them to explore their potential, develop critical skills, and gain meaningful insights into corporate culture.

Program Dates

The ten-week program will run from June 1 through August 7, 2026, and is an in-office experience at our company headquarters in Plano, Texas.

The Role

We're seeking a creative and motivated Marketing Content & Design Intern to join our team. This internship offers hands-on experience in copywriting, content creation, graphic design, and digital marketing. You'll work closely with our marketing team to develop engaging content across multiple platforms while building a professional portfolio and gaining real-world marketing experience.

 Key Responsibilities

• Write and edit compelling content for social media, point-of-purchase materials, email campaigns, SMS messaging, and web copy across Upbound's portfolio of brands

• Craft messaging that resonates with diverse customer segments while maintaining each brand's unique voice and personality

• Create eye-catching graphics for social media posts, email headers, digital advertisements, and paid media campaigns

• Ensure all messaging aligns with Acima and Rent-A-Center brand voice, visual guidelines, and regulatory compliance requirements

• Navigate legal and compliance reviews for consumer-facing content, particularly for lease-to-own communications

• Work closely with marketing, merchandising, and creative teams to produce copy assets that support national campaigns, seasonal promotions, and product launches

• Participate in creative briefings and campaign kickoffs to understand objectives, target audiences, and key performance indicators

• Partner with SEO to evolve content strategies that optimize for both traditional search rankings and AEO visibility across emerging AI answer engines

• Create content tailored to different stages of the customer journey, from initial awareness to purchase and beyond

 Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Design, Journalism or related field with an expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2027

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Microsoft Office and Social Media Platforms

• Ability to work in our home office in Plano, Texas Monday through Friday

• To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, Upbound Group will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT.)

Compensation

Summer Interns at Upbound Group are paid hourly in accordance with usual payroll procedures.

$22.00 per hour

 Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non- discriminatory basis, and without regard to actual or perceived race (the definition of race also includes traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and braids, locks, and twists), religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity, transgender, and gender expression), age, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.