Internship - Social Media

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 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.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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.
• 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.