Senior Communication Advisor and Media Relations Lead

Job Description

About APM Terminals

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people.

As part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, APM Terminals has been lifting standards for developing and operating advanced ports and container terminals for over half a century (as an independent division since January 2001). Now, with 60 strategically located ports and container terminals around the globe and several more in development APM Terminals is lifting the standard of efficiency, responsibility, connectivity, proactivity in our industry.

What We offer :

At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to continuous improvement is driven by LEAN principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Join us to be part of an innovative environment where your growth is our priority, and experience the numerous advantages of being a valued member of our team.

Role Overview:

The Senior Communications Advisor and Media Relations Lead for APM Terminals North America is a senior individual contributor role that is pivotal in increasing visibility and strengthening perception of APM Terminals across priority North America audiences. He or she has full accountability for the design and execution of integrated communication strategies and marketing communications activation, strengthening terminal visibility and perception across customers, government stakeholders, and communities — aligned to APM Terminals’ global brand and narrative. The scope covers the North American region, including APM Terminals Elizabeth (Port of New York/New Jersey), APM Terminals Pier 400 (Port of Los Angeles), and APM Terminals Mobile (Port of Alabama).

The role also provides direct communication support to the APM Terminals Americas Regional Managing Director, based in Panama City.

A core dimension of the role is close, day‑to‑day collaboration with Public Affairs to ensure cohesive positioning across media engagement, stakeholder communications, and government and community interfaces. The role is critical in advancing and activating local engagement plans at each terminal, shaping narratives that reflect local realities while reinforcing APM Terminals’ global strategy, values, and license to operate.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and execute integrated regional communication plans aligned to APM Terminals’ global communication, marketing, and branding framework

• Lead media relations across top‑tier business and trade outlets, managing proactive and reactive engagement, press materials, executive briefings, and terminal tours

• Develop and activate marketing communications campaigns supporting commercial objectives, including customer acquisition, carrier positioning, and rail service expansion

• Translate sustainability and decarbonization initiatives into credible, evidence‑based external narratives anchored to verified data

• Provide executive communication support, including speaker preparation, talking points, message maps, and Q&A frameworks for senior leaders

• Develop and manage internal communication platforms and tools across terminals, enabling effective cascade, engagement, and self‑service communications

• Manage confidential, issues, and crisis communications in close coordination with Public Affairs, terminal leadership, and global communications teams

What We Are Looking For

• Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day

• Extensive experience (15+ years) in senior communications roles within complex, asset‑heavy or regulated industries, ideally ports, logistics, transportation, or infrastructure

• Deep media relations expertise with proven success engaging top‑tier business and trade media and running integrated, outcome‑driven campaigns

• Strong ability to translate complex operational, technical, and sustainability topics into clear, credible public narratives grounded in evidence

• A trusted advisor profile with experience supporting senior leaders on executive messaging, issues management, and confidential communications

• Structured, disciplined, and autonomous working style, with strong judgment, digital fluency, and experience leveraging enterprise communication tools and AI

Lead continued transformation, supporting initiatives and creating opportunities for development and growth.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: USD 170,000.00 - 190,000.00

Benefits: Full time employees are eligible For Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k match

The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws

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