Social Media Engineering Intern (Winter/Spring 2027)

Title: Social Media Engineering Intern (Winter/Spring 2027) Location: Somerville, MA

Do you want to change how the world creates?

At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.

We’re a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.

Your Impact:

Communications and Social Media at Formlabs tells the story of our technology, our community, and the incredible things being built on our machines. We sit at the intersection of engineering, design, and digital content.

If you are a maker at heart who loves telling stories about awesome engineering - we want you as our Social Media Engineering Intern. In this role, you won't just talk about making things; you’ll print, film, edit, and publish stories that inspire millions of creators worldwide.

Internship Term: Winter/Spring (January 11-April 30)

Commitment: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Location: Onsite in Somerville, MA (in-person)

What You’ll Do:

• End-to-End Video Production: Own social video projects from pitch to hitting publish. Pitch trends/ideas, set up prints on Formlabs printers, film the process, edit high-energy videos, and distribute them across our channels.
• Operate Independently & Collaboratively: Work self-sufficiently on quick-turn stories while integrating seamlessly into the larger social media team to support broader marketing initiatives.
• Turn Tech into Content: Showcase physical parts, prints, and engineering projects in compelling, visual ways that resonate with engineers, artists, doctors, and makers alike.
• Data-Driven Strategy: Support reporting and analytics to measure content performance, refine strategies, and optimize for reach and engagement.
• Trendspotting: Spot real-time social trends, viral audio, and maker-community conversations, acting fast to translate them into relevant Formlabs content.

About You:

• Hands-on Creator: You have hands-on experience with video editing software (Premiere, DaVinci, Final Cut, etc.) and a knack for creating engaging video content.
• Curious & Technical Mindset: You enjoy physical making, tinkering, or understanding how things work. Experience with 3D design/CAD or 3D printing is a major plus!
• Social Savvy & Fluent: Understanding of digital platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, LinkedIn) and what makes content go viral.
• Storyteller: An eye for spotting incredible technical applications and turning them into compelling narratives that balance fun, humor, and professionalism.
• Self-Starter & Fast-Paced: Comfortable taking an idea from concept to finished export on your own, while remaining adaptable and ready to balance multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Tell the Stories: Craft compelling narratives through short-form videos, mini-series, and social posts that highlight fascinating projects and breakthroughs from our community of innovators.
• Pitch & Conceptualize: Bring fresh ideas, viral formats, and technical show-and-tell concepts to the table during team brainstorms.
• Print & Film: Get hands-on with Formlabs printers to fabricate parts, prototype visual ideas, and film the end-to-end printing process.
• Edit & Polish: Develop high-quality, shareable video content optimized for native social formats while delivering impactful, on-brand messaging.
• Analyze & Optimize: Partner with the social team to review performance metrics, test new video hooks, and adjust strategies to maximize engagement.
• Integrate & Elevate: Serve as an integrated member on the social media team, bringing technical flair and creative storytelling to our overarching brand vision.

Intern Benefits & Perks:

• Flexible Out of Office Plan – take time when you need it
• Salaried bi-weekly pay schedule
• Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
• Catered on-site lunches (3x per week), snacks, beverages, & treats
• Cohort-based social and professional development experience for interns
• Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
• And of course… unlimited 3D prints

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  

Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply. Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.