Banking Communications Externship: Build Projects & Skills

Fifth Third Bank; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank is offering a Communications Externship for Summer 2027 in Cincinnati, OH. The role supports leadership on assignments and projects while exposing the extern to the broader bank through day-to-day activities and task work.

You will build a network across lines of business, practice effective communication, and complete coursework with self-learning. The program emphasizes responsible risk handling and customer experience within the bank’s policies.

Qualifications

• Rising Sophomore or Junior enrolled in an accredited degree program.
• Strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Relevant externships and/or co-op experience preferred.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service skills with the ability to respond to requests.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and capacity to learn additional software.
• Capable of managing own time to meet deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative.

Responsibilities

• Perform assignments and projects as determined by leadership.
• Utilize project management skills to manage and report on assignment and project status.
• Build a network of contacts within the assigned line of business and across the organization.
• Effectively communicate with others, verbally and in writing.
• Complete assigned coursework and participate in self-learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Time management

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

Pursuing undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fifth Third Bank is offering a Communications Externship for Summer 2027 in Cincinnati, OH. The role supports leadership on assignments and projects while exposing the extern to the broader bank through day-to-day activities and task work.

You will build a network across lines of business, practice effective communication, and complete coursework with self-learning. The program emphasizes responsible risk handling and customer experience within the bank’s policies.