American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move are constantly redefining what’s possible — and we’re proud to back each other every step of the way.    

American Express is one of the world’s leading payments companies and provides customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build businesses. Our “closed-loop” network includes card-issuing, merchant-acquiring and card network businesses. Around the world we provide financial products and services to a broad range of customers, including consumers and businesses of all sizes. Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express has a heritage built on service and sustained by innovation.    

When you join #TeamAmex, you become part of a diverse global community of over 60,000 colleagues. Your contributions to supporting, promoting and enhancing our brand will have a significant impact on how we continue to back our customers, communities and colleagues now and into the future.   

You’ll have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and networks, collaborate on challenging projects that deliver value to our business and customers, learn about our award-winning culture and network across our diverse business units and regions. You’ll become part of a collaborative and inclusive workplace as you build on your technical and interpersonal skills, hear from senior leadership through our Global Speaker Series, be responsible for your own live project, and learn first-hand how we deliver for our customers.  

AMEX is seeking a Co-brand Digital Acquisition Intern in our Rome office. We are searching for a student interested in business development, digital campaigns setting and analytically oriented who would like to work alongside our Interactive Team. This is a paid internship opportunity that will provide the intern with an excellent, hands-on introduction to a thriving, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.  

Key Projects: 

An intern will be offered an opportunity to be involved in meaningful work/projects, be exposed to daily team tasks such as campaigns planning and monitoring, alignment meetings, cross team/function appointments. The intern will be introduced to useful tools and resources that will help the intern grow both professionally and personally. 

He / She will be involved in projects that include supporting the Interactive Team to reach prospects to convert in leads, the Intern will work to coordinate the external partners (media agency, creative agency, and key media players) and analyze performance data to improve results and achieve the monthly targets in terms of New Cards Acquired. The intern also can support the creation of new and innovative projects with the aim to expand the co-brand mix. 

The intern will gain experience in the following areas: 

Set implement acquisition campaigns Coordinate feedback to creative agencies and internal stakeholders Analyze reporting to identify and recommended improvements to digital acquisition Manage and develop strong business relationship with partners Execute insights & prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders in excel and PowerPoint Manage third party agencies with a daily relationship to improve results Monitor digital metrics and KPIs with pre- and post-campaign analysis  

Skills & Experience Required: 

Current undergraduate or graduate students and recent college graduates are encouraged to apply (Marketing/Digital Marketing/Business Management) Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills Good level of Excel and PowerPoint Team working You write and speak English fluently You’re able to remain calm under pressure, think on your feet and proactively solve problems Self-starting, innovative thinker who can provide team with suggestions and recommendations for process improvement; a go-getter Internet research and social media skills.

More Information: 

Type of Internship: Hybrid  

Starting Date: 10 February 2025 

Location: Rome 

Duration: 6 months (+ potential to extend for an additional 6 months) 

Application Deadline: 10 January 2025 

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

Competitive base salaries  Bonus incentives  Support for financial-well-being and retirement  Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)  Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need  Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)  Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)  Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program  Career development and training opportunities

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.