Social Media Engineering Intern (Fall 2026)

Somerville, MA (On-site)

$27K/yr – $36K/yrIntern/New GradInternship

Posted 10 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end video production for social channels, blending trend spotting with technical storytelling and data-driven optimization to showcase maker and engineering work.

Lead from pitch to publish across platforms
Translate engineering and maker activities into engaging visuals
Collaborate with the social team and analysts to refine impact

Job Description

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.

Preferred

Experience with 3D design/CAD or 3D printing is a major plus!

Benefits

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

Formlabs

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Formlabs builds the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life. Headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts with offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, and Hungary, Formlabs is the professional 3D printer of choice for engineers, designers, manufacturers, healthcare providers, and decision makers around the globe. Formlabs products include the Form Series SLA printers, Fuse Series SLS printers, Form Wash and Form Cure post-processing solutions.

Founded in 2011

Somerville, Massachusetts, USA

707 employees (56 in marketing)

formlabs.com

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