Intern - Communications, Tennessee

BWXT • Jonesborough, TN

52d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Intern supports internal and external communication efforts at BWX Technologies. The role assists with writing, content creation, community relations, employee communications, and corporate reputation projects. Working with the Tennessee Operations Community Engagement team, the intern helps execute communication strategies aligned with company values and business objectives.

The intern supports Brand and Marketing, Internal Communications, and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. Assignments depend on business needs and the intern’s interests and capabilities. The position offers hands-on experience, including ownership of a small number of defined projects from concept through completion, with tangible work products. It is a full-time internship during the summer term, based on-site in Jonesborough, Tennessee.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, business, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and adapt content for different audiences.
• Interest or experience in interviewing, storytelling, community engagement, and content development.
• Ability to translate ideas and information into engaging, audience-focused stories and communications.
• Basic visual or content-creation capabilities sufficient to develop simple supporting materials or communicate creative ideas; formal graphic design expertise is not required.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, curiosity, creativity, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across the organization.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work in or near Erwin, Jonesborough, and Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
• Completed at least two years of undergraduate study.

Responsibilities

• Support Brand and Marketing, Internal Communications, and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Research, draft, edit, and develop content for internal and external audiences.
• Interview employees, subject-matter experts, and other stakeholders to develop stories and communications.
• Identify and develop stories that communicate BWXT’s people, capabilities, culture, community activities, and business.
• Develop basic visual or supporting content to help communicate ideas, working with the creative team as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Brand and Marketing, Corporate Social Responsibility, and other internal stakeholders on projects and communications.
• Provide content development, research, and project support as needed.
• Own a small number of defined projects from concept through completion.
• Participate as a full-time intern during the summer term.

Benefits

• Participation in the company's retirement plan.
• Inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between generations.
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training.
• The compensation package may include medical, retirement, and/or other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern