About Us:
Our company was founded in 1999 by Larry Lukis, a successful entrepreneur and computer geek who wanted to radically reduce the time it took to get injection-molded plastic prototype parts. His solution was to automate the traditional manufacturing process by developing complex software that communicated with a network of mills and presses. As a result, plastic and metal parts could be produced in a fraction of the time it had ever taken before.
Over the next decade, we would continue to expand our injection molding envelope, introduce quick-turn CNC machining, and open global facilities in Europe and Japan.
In 2014, we launched industrial-grade 3D printing services to allow product developers, designers, and engineers an easier path to move from early prototyping to low-volume production.
And in 2017, we acquired Rapid Manufacturing to further expand our machining capabilities and introduce sheet metal fabrication into our suite of services. Yeah, we've been busy.
Today, Protolabs is the world’s fastest manufacturer of custom prototypes and on-demand production parts with manufacturing facilities in five countries.
Position Overview:
The Public Relations (PR) & Media Strategist is responsible for developing and executing Protolabs’ annual public relations plan, driving media/influencer outreach, and leading targeted partnerships and programs. This involves working both cross-functionally across the marketing team along with external agencies to create brand awareness, thought leadership expertise, engagement, and demand. It’s critical that the strategist is able to seek out and foster key external relationships that elevate the brand through media coverage, executive engagements, and cross-promotional initiatives. Ideal candidates will bring a modern approach to PR and outreach, an ability to craft well-written stories and messages that resonate with technical and executive audiences, and a willingness to adapt to change within a fast-paced marketing environment.