Internship - Social Media

APM Terminals • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

APM Terminals, part of Maersk, is a global leader in container shipping and ports. APM Terminals Los Angeles is the largest container port terminal in the Western Hemisphere. Our internship program is designed to enhance a student's work experience both technically and personally, preparing them for future challenges in a dynamic learning and training culture. This role offers hands-on experience supporting the digital communications strategy of the largest container terminal in North America, developing practical skills in social media management, content creation, audience engagement, and performance reporting. You will work closely with operational teams and communications stakeholders to tell authentic stories about global trade, sustainability initiatives, and community impact, while building knowledge of port operations, logistics, and supply chain activities.

Requirements

• Continuous improvement mindset: 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 TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and X.
• 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 logistics, and supply chain operations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with content creation tools such as CapCut, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and help manage APM Terminals Los Angeles’ social media presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, 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.

Benefits

• Foster a dynamic learning and training culture
• Opportunity to develop skills and advance careers
• Experience a diverse, multinational workplace
• Gain hands-on experience supporting digital communications strategy
• Develop practical skills in social media management, content creation, audience engagement, and performance reporting
• Contribute to meaningful communications projects
• Build knowledge of port operations, logistics, and supply chain activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern