At 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 ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining what’s possible— and we’re proud to back each other every step of the way. Join #TeamAmex and let’s lead the way together.
Business unit/role specific info
This position is a 10-week summer internship. Our Corporate Affairs & Communications (CA&C) organisation is seeking a high-performing summer intern to join a winning global communications team based in the UK. The internship provides a terrific opportunity to gain hands on experience in many aspects of public relations, employee communications, social media and events by working on high visibility projects that help advance strategic business initiatives. Throughout the course of the summer, interns are given exposure to senior leadership across CA&C.
How you’ll contribute
- You’ll support the Corporate Affairs and Communications team on a variety of summer projects that could include:
- Writing and editing press releases, messaging, social media copy and more
- Researching and creating targeted media lists
- Developing and executing internal communication strategies and events
- Assist in the development of third-party consumer and business research for external leverage
- Brainstorm potential communication concepts and approaches to select marketing programs
- Assisting with the creation and execution of social campaigns around select events and activations
- Various research projects such as on company initiatives, peer and competitor benchmarking, media trends and landscapes, identifying background articles for interview preparation, researching issues for executive briefings
Skills/experience
- Team player with ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues across a large organization
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent written, verbal, and strategic thinking skills
- Ability to create reports and manage ongoing monitoring of key issues and programs
- Excellent project management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
- Thrives in a quick moving, dynamic environment
- Ability to think independently, quickly and apply good judgment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and demonstrate flexibility
- Excellent attention to detail Requirements/Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program
Students must have a graduation date between June – September 2026
We would encourage you submit your applications early as applications may close before the deadline. We appreciate your patience while we consider your application and will be in contact with you by 3 December 2024. The deadline for applications is 10 November 2024. If you require any assistance with the completion of this process – or need any reasonable adjustments to be made – then please contact the Campus Recruitment Team on ask.campus.emea@aexp.com
Benefits
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.
