Social Media Engineering Intern (Winter/Spring 2027)

Formlabs•Somerville, MA

14h•$54,600 - $72,800•Onsite

About The Position

Formlabs is seeking a maker-minded Social Media Engineering Intern to create stories about its technology, community, and engineering projects. The intern will work at the intersection of engineering, design, and digital content, producing social videos that showcase physical parts, 3D prints, and technical applications. The role includes pitching ideas, preparing prints on Formlabs printers, filming, editing, publishing content, and using performance data to refine the social media strategy. The internship runs January 11 through April 30, 2027, and is full-time at 40 hours per week. It is onsite in Somerville, Massachusetts. The position is salaried and paid biweekly, with a weekly pay range of $1,050–$1,400. Housing and relocation assistance are not offered.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with video editing software such as Premiere, DaVinci, or Final Cut.
Ability to create engaging video content.
Understanding of digital platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, and LinkedIn, and what makes content resonate or go viral.
Ability to turn technical applications into compelling narratives that balance fun, humor, and professionalism.
Ability to take ideas from concept to finished export independently, adapt quickly, and balance multiple deadlines.
Interest in physical making, tinkering, or understanding how things work.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 3D design, CAD, or 3D printing.

Responsibilities

Create compelling short-form videos, mini-series, and social posts featuring projects and breakthroughs from the Formlabs community.
Pitch fresh ideas, viral formats, and technical show-and-tell concepts during team brainstorms.
Use Formlabs printers to fabricate parts, prototype visual ideas, and film the printing process.
Edit and polish high-quality video content for native social formats, delivering impactful, on-brand messaging.
Work independently on quick-turn projects while collaborating with the social media team and supporting broader marketing initiatives.
Review content performance metrics, test video hooks, and adjust strategies to maximize reach and engagement.
Identify social trends, viral audio, and maker-community conversations and translate them into timely Formlabs content.