Social Media Intern

Your Role

Aptiv is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and digitally savvy Social Media Intern to support our global social media and digital communications efforts. This role supports the creation of engaging content that showcases Aptiv's innovations and contributes to social media campaigns, executive thought leadership, event coverage, and multimedia content production. The position combines strategic social media execution with hands-on creative development, including graphic design, video editing, photography, and short-form content creation.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the development and execution of social media content across LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, and emerging platforms.
• Support content planning and scheduling through social media management tools.
• Draft social media copy aligned with Aptiv's brand voice and communications strategy.
• Monitor social media trends, conversations, and best practices to identify new content opportunities.
• Track content performance and contribute to monthly reporting and analytics reviews.
• Create engaging visual content that communicates complex technologies in a clear and compelling way.
• Develop graphics, infographics, quote cards, event assets, and social media visuals.
• Assist in the creation of content for product launches, awards, industry events, recruiting campaigns, and corporate initiatives.
• Research industry topics and help identify compelling storytelling opportunities.
• Edit short-form and long-form videos for social media, events, and executive communications.
• Create video highlights, reels, motion graphics, animated social assets, and event recap videos.
• Add captions, transitions, music, on-screen graphics, and branding elements to enhance engagement.
• Assist with filming interviews, event footage, and behind-the-scenes content when needed.
• Optimize video formats and specifications for different social media platforms.
• Design platform-specific assets that align with Aptiv's visual identity and brand standards.
• Create carousel posts, presentation visuals, event graphics, digital banners, and campaign assets.
• Develop templates that can be reused across social media channels and internal communications.
• Ensure all creative materials maintain a high level of quality, consistency, and accuracy.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Multimedia, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and digital communication trends.
• Ability to translate technical information into engaging visual and written content.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with one or more of the following design tools: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva, Figma, or PowerPoint.
• Experience with one or more of the following video editing tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and B2B social media marketing.
• Familiarity with social media management tools and basic social media analytics and reporting.
• Familiarity with AI-powered content creation tools and digital marketing technologies.
• Portfolio demonstrating social media content, graphic design, video editing, photography, or other creative work showcasing storytelling and content creation skills.

Why Join Aptiv
You grow at Aptiv.

Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win. 

You make an impact at Aptiv.

One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.

You have support at Aptiv.

We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.

Your Benefits

• Participation in a unique program led by Senior Finance Executives - committed to developing the next generation of strong leaders at Aptiv
• Working in an international company that takes pride in a mission and vision, to make the world a safer, greener and better connected place
• Close interaction with our Finance Executives and involvement in complex projects
• Opportunities to join social events, including sport groups and celebrations 
• Holiday Pay
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community

Meet the Next-Generation Aptiv

At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.

Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on—advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.

Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.

Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!

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