Internship - Social Media

APM Terminals is part of Maersk, an integrated transport and logistics company and a global leader in container shipping and ports with a presence in 67 terminal facilities in 38 countries, on five continents. APM Terminals is ranked the world’s fourth largest container terminal operator and APM Terminals Los Angeles is the largest container port terminal in the Western Hemisphere, featuring over 507 acres of world-class infrastructure.

We are a people’s business, where diversity of thought, skills, and experiences of our over 20,000 employees bring to work every day is what makes a positive difference – we call it APM Terminals Way of Working which drives us through a never-ending cycle of change and improvement, fueled by exceptional and engaged people. APM Terminals Los Angeles is moving towards a terminal automation footprint, and our internship program is designed to enhance a students’ work experience both technically and personally – ready for the challenge?

Join us!

• Gain hands‑on experience supporting the digital communications strategy of the largest container terminal in North America.
• Develop practical skills in social media management, content creation, audience engagement, and performance reporting.
• Work closely with operational teams and communications stakeholders to tell authentic stories about global trade, sustainability initiatives, and community impact.
• Build knowledge of port operations, logistics, and supply chain activities while contributing to meaningful communications projects.

Support and help manage APM Terminals Los Angeles’ social media presence across Linked In, Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, You Tube, and X.

• Create engaging short‑form content, including videos, graphics, and captions that highlight port operations, sustainability initiatives, workforce stories, and community partnerships.
• Capture on‑site content at Pier 400, including terminal events, tours, volunteer activities, and day‑in‑the‑life experiences.
• Assist with planning and maintaining a weekly social media content calendar, balancing scheduled communications with real‑time content opportunities.
• Engage with online audiences by responding to comments and messages professionally and monitoring industry‑related conversations.
• Track and summarize performance metrics such as engagement, reach, views, and follower growth to support continuous improvement of content strategies.
• Support ad‑hoc communications projects and contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives as assigned.

• Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset, curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program, preferably in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, Public Relations, Business, or a related field.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Comfortable using major social media platforms, including Tik Tok, Instagram, Linked In, Facebook, You Tube, and X.
• Experience with content creation tools such as Cap Cut, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar applications is preferred.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences.
• Basic understanding of social media analytics, engagement metrics, and content performance measurement.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow brand guidelines while working in a fast‑paced environment.
• General computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office or Google Workspace applications.
• Interest in learning about port operations, sustainability initiatives, global…