Summer Intern, Social Media

Description

About the Internship

The Social Media internship is all about giving you real-world experience while helping our team find creative and unique ways to tell the Port Authority's story: how we move the New York and New Jersey metropolitan region by air, land, rail and sea and play a major role in being an economic engine to the region's vitality. You'll be part of the Social Media Marketing team, working on identifying social trends, writing copy, capturing photo and video assets and actively prepare posts for publishing on our various social platforms (most notably Instagram). Additionally, you'll gain experience collaborating with other inter-department teams to prepare and finalize your work.

Responsibilities

• Monitor social media conversation across the web, develop social content (including writing and visuals), and research social media trends.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment at a college or university at the time of the internship

Desired Qualifications

• Self-starter and the ability to work well independently.
• Demonstrated writing ability.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Photo Shop and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Interpersonal and organization skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Internet use and research.
• Basic knowledge of e-communication development and knowledge of social media channels including the use of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other online tools and networking sites

Internship Details

• The start date will be Thursday, May 28, 2026
• The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, ending on Friday, August 21, 2026
• This is a full-time internship (5 days per week at 7.25 hours per day)
• In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits interns to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required depending on business needs. Some internships may require interns to be fully in-person.

Selection Process

• Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
• If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews
• Different internships will have different timelines for interviews

Compensation & Benefits

• The hourly rate range is $18.07 to $30.31 (the exact rate will be determined by internship type and rising school year)
• Ability to opt in to the New York State and Local Retirement System
• Access to Employee Business Resource Groups
• Facility Tours
• Career Panels
• Social/Networking Events