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! What We Can Offer At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement means every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers by continuously refining how we work. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work. 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. Key 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. What We Are Looking For 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 TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and X. Experience with content creation tools such as CapCut, 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 logistics, and supply chain operations. Work Schedule Interns will work full-time during the summer and part-time during the academic year. No overtime. Location 2500 Navy Way, Terminal Island, CA 90731 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr A.P. Moller - Maersk