Intern, Social Media

- Intern

Portland, OR

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

We're hiring a Social Media Intern for the Port of Portland! Ready to flex your content skills and make an impact? As a Social Media Intern, you'll help shape the Port's online presence, create scroll-worthy content, and connect with our community. If you're always ahead of the trends and love storytelling through posts, reels, and tweets, this is your moment. Let's make moves together! The Port of Portland is where land, air, and water meet to keep the Pacific Northwest thriving. From running PDX (the airport everyone vibes with) to managing marine terminals and industrial parks, we're all about connecting people, goods, and ideas. We're committed to sustainability, community, and making sure Portland stays weird in the best way possible. Whether it's supporting local businesses or protecting the environment, the Port is here to keep things moving while staying true to the PNW spirit.

Responsibilities

• Capture video and photography content to visually showcase both the Port of Portland's work and the unique character of PDX.
• Edit assets to create compelling digital stories for social media platforms.
• Create graphics and visual elements for use across social media channels, utilizing tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite to engage our community in new ways.
• Conduct research to identify emerging social media trends, best practices in video editing, and innovative graphic creation tools to enhance the quality and relevance of content.
• Share findings with the team to support continuous improvement.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop fresh ideas for campaigns, special projects, and trending moments.
• Support scheduling and monitoring of social media content across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other emerging social media outlets.
• Contribute to special projects such as partner collaborations, holiday campaigns, or community events.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Oregon/Washington college or university and seeking a degree in Social Media, Communications, Marketing, Brand Management, Public Relations, or related field.
• Coursework or experience in graphic design, videography, or photography is preferred.
• Student must also provide current unofficial transcript at time of application.
• Student must also provide up to 3 samples of work projects that demonstrate professional skills in either social media, videography, or graphic design.
• Maintenance of a minimum 2.5 grade point average and continued enrollment in classes pertinent to the internship is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in social media platforms and trends (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn).
• Experience with video and photo editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Cap Cut, Lightroom).
• Familiarity with digital video and lighting equipment (e.g., Sony FX3, Nanlites).
• Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Illustrator).
• Experience in video product creation and editing.
• Skills in photography and photo editing.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Ability to tell stories through written and visual mediums.