Internship - Social Media

Job Description

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!

Work Schedule: Interns will work full-time during the summer and part-time during the academic year. No overtime.
FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
Location: 2500 Navy Way, Terminal Island, CA 90731

Purpose

Under supervision, the Social Media Intern will assist in the planning, execution, operational support, and continuous improvement of APM Terminals Los Angeles’ digital communications strategy. This role supports content creation, platform management, community engagement, and performance tracking across social media channels.

As a Social Media Intern, you’ll help tell the story of how global trade moves through the Port of Los Angeles. From highlighting our sustainability initiatives such as our Clean Truck Express Lanes to capturing the people behind Pier 400 and showcasing our community partnerships across the Harbor Area, you’ll help shape the digital voice of the largest container terminal in North America.

This internship is ideal for someone who loves storytelling, enjoys creating short-form content, and wants hands-on experience working inside a global supply chain leader.

OVERALL, JOB RESPONSIBILITES

Under supervision, the Social Media Intern may perform the following:

• 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 bring port operations, sustainability efforts, workforce stories, and community impact to life.
• Capture authentic on-site content at Pier 400, including events, tours, volunteer activities, and “day-in-the-life” moments.
• Engage with online audiences by responding to comments and messages in a professional, on brand voice and monitoring relevant industry conversations.
• Assist with planning and maintaining a weekly social content calendar (approximately 3–5 posts per week), balancing scheduled and real-time content opportunities.
• Stay current on social media trends and creatively adapt them to logistics, port operations, and sustainability storytelling.
• Track and summarize basic performance metrics (engagement, reach, views, follower growth) to help inform content improvements. • Support ad hoc communications projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Education – actively enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program (Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, Public Relations, Business, or a related field preferred).

Skills – preferred

• Comfort using social platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Experience with content creation tools such as CapCut, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.
• Strong writing skills with attention to tone and audience.
• Basic understanding of social media analytics and engagement metrics.
• General computer literacy, including Microsoft Office or Google Workspace. • Functional Excellence
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to follow brand guidelines.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to learn about port operations and global logistics.

Functional Excellence

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to follow brand guidelines.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to learn about port operations and global logistics.

DIMENSIONS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. General office setting, typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work, usually at a computer terminal – with short breaks or lunch period. However, there may be some bending/stooping, reaching above shoulder level, walking; standing; carrying of light items such as papers, books, or packages of up to 25 pounds. Should be able to hear & speak clearly using phone / headset to communicate with customers; be able to navigate, view & enter information on the computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have to withstand exposure to outdoor/adverse working conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally noisy.

APM Terminals is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who are applying for positions in the U.S. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Internships are to provide meaningful training and work experience for college/Master’s/PhD students pursuing academic studies. Interns are not eligible for employee benefits. Interns are “at will” and can be terminated at the discretion of the company with or without cause or with or without prior notice.

Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

APM Terminals is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who are applying for positions in the U.S. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you are interested in applying for employment with APM Terminals in the U.S. and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, or if you need a reasonable accommodation to perform a job, please contact the applicable Human Resources Department by emailing reasonableaccommodations@maersk.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis pursuant to an interactive dialogue between the applicant and the Company.

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