Multi-Media Specialist

Be yourself at Protolabs

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Join our team as a Multimedia Specialist (Video & Photography Production)!
This is a fixed hybrid role (Tuesday-Thursday in office, Mon/Fri remote) in Maple Plain, MN.

Protolabs is seeking a highly skilled Multimedia Specialist to bring our brand, products, and customer stories to life through compelling video and photography.

This is a hands‑on, production‑focused role for a creative professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and enjoys balancing high‑quality storytelling with efficient, deadline‑driven execution.

You’ll play a key role in producing multimedia content that supports product marketing, demand generation, digital acquisition, and PR efforts, while helping evolve our in‑house creative capabilities.

What You Will Do
Multimedia Production (Core Focus)

Lead end-to-end video and photography production: concept support, planning, shooting, and post-production

Produce a range of content including:

Product and part photography

Social and digital content (quick-turn assets)

Customer case studies and storytelling videos (higher production)

Internal communications and PR content

Edit and finalize assets using industry-standard tools (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop)

Ensure all deliverables align with brand standards and campaign objectives

Studio & Equipment Management

Manage and maintain in-house studio operations, including cameras, lighting, audio, and editing systems

Organize multimedia assets and ensure efficient workflows

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner with Product Marketing, Demand Generation, and Digital teams to translate campaign goals into effective visual content

Participate in creative briefings and provide execution-focused input

Build strong working relationships through reliability, communication, and delivery

Project & Time Management

Manage multiple projects simultaneously across varying timelines

Balance quick‑turn production needs with higher‑production storytelling work

Communicate timelines, scope, and priorities clearly with stakeholders

What It Takes

3+ years of professional video and photography production experience

Strong portfolio demonstrating technical and creative capabilities

Proficiency with:

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Hands‑on experience with cameras, lighting, and audio equipment

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines consistently

Strong balance of creative eye and business mindset

Highly accountable and deadline‑driven

Collaborative, team‑oriented, and responsive to feedback

Curious and eager to learn new tools, technologies, and industries

What Sets You Apart

Experience in manufacturing, B2B, or technical industries

Motion graphics or animation experience

Familiarity with project management tools (Asana, Monday.com)

Experience with AI/generative tools for content production

FAA Part 107 drone certification

What's in it For You:

We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity

In addition, we offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:

Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)

Dental and Vision

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid caregiver leave

You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO + Wellness Hours + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours

401k with company match and immediate vest

Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate

Matching grants through Protolabs foundation

And More!

$64,500 - $89,800 a year

Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications.

Proto Labs maintains ITAR‑compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.

Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Physical Demands:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:
Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

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