Social Media Engineering Intern

About the Role

Formlabs is seeking a Social Media Engineering Intern to join the Communications and Social Media team for the Winter/Spring 2027 term. This full-time, onsite internship in Somerville, MA, focuses on telling the story of Formlabs' technology, community, and the innovations built on their machines. The intern will be involved in all aspects of social video production, from conceptualization to publication, inspiring creators worldwide.

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

Commitment: Full-time (40 hours/week)

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

Key Responsibilities

• Own social video projects end-to-end: pitch trends/ideas, set up prints on Formlabs printers, film the process, edit high-energy videos, and distribute them across channels.
• Work independently on quick-turn stories while collaborating with the larger social media team on broader marketing initiatives.
• Transform physical parts, prints, and engineering projects into compelling, visual content for engineers, artists, doctors, and makers.
• Support reporting and analytics to measure content performance, refine strategies, and optimize for reach and engagement.
• Identify real-time social trends, viral audio, and maker-community conversations, and quickly translate them into relevant Formlabs content.
• Craft compelling narratives through short-form videos, mini-series, and social posts highlighting projects and breakthroughs from the innovator community.
• Bring fresh ideas, viral formats, and technical show-and-tell concepts to team brainstorms.
• Get hands-on with Formlabs printers to fabricate parts, prototype visual ideas, and film the end-to-end printing process.
• Develop high-quality, shareable video content optimized for native social formats.
• Partner with the social team to review performance metrics, test new video hooks, and adjust strategies.
• Integrate into the social media team, bringing technical flair and creative storytelling to the brand vision.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Hands-on experience with video editing software (Premiere, DaVinci, Final Cut, etc.).
• Knack for creating engaging video content.
• Enjoy physical making, tinkering, or understanding how things work.
• Understanding of digital platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, LinkedIn) and what makes content go viral.
• Comfortable taking an idea from concept to finished export independently.
• Adaptable and ready to balance multiple deadlines.
• 3D design/CAD or 3D printing experience is a major plus.

Qualifications

• A hands-on creator with experience in video editing.
• Possess a curious and technical mindset.
• Socially savvy and fluent in understanding platform dynamics.
• A natural storyteller with an eye for technical applications.
• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Intern Benefits & Perks

• Flexible Out of Office Plan
• 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
• Many opt-in culture events
• Unlimited 3D prints

Compensation

• Salaried role paid on a bi-weekly schedule, based on an assumed 40 hours per week.
• Weekly Pay Range: $1,050—$1,400 USD.