Summer Internship - Marketing and Communications

Type One Energy • Knoxville, TN

7d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Type One Energy is seeking a creative and motivated Marketing and Communications Intern for a 12-week summer contract in Knoxville, Tennessee, starting May 24, 2027. The role pays $25–$30 per hour and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Reporting to the VP Marketing and Communications, the intern will gain hands-on experience in storytelling, internal communications, and content creation for internal and external audiences.

The intern will support projects involving employee communications, social media, website content, and event coordination. The role focuses on creating clear, engaging communications that connect employees, celebrate company culture, and communicate Type One Energy’s mission, science, and technology to varied audiences.

Type One Energy develops an optimized stellarator fusion energy system using advanced manufacturing methods, computational physics, and high-field superconducting magnets. Its FusionDirect development program seeks a low-risk, short-schedule path toward a fusion power plant. The company is committed to community engagement in developing and deploying its clean energy technology.

This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Any employment offer may be contingent on the company obtaining required government authorizations. U.S.-based employees must complete Form I-9 employment eligibility verification; Type One Energy participates in E-Verify. The company is an equal opportunity employer and processes applicant information for recruitment and related purposes in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create compelling, audience-appropriate content.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
• Familiarity with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, X/Twitter, and Instagram, and with digital content tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Interest in communicating science and technology to diverse audiences, including employees, the public, investors, and partners.
• Positive attitude, curiosity, and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop and curate content for newsletters, intranet updates, announcements, and internal campaigns.
• Collaborate with departments to gather stories and create clear, consistent, on-brand messages.
• Assist with internal communications campaigns that encourage engagement and awareness across the organization.
• Help set up surveys and feedback tools to gather employee insights and improve communications.
• Support logistics and execution for company events, meetings, and town halls.
• Provide hands-on event support, including registration and scheduling, and help ensure a positive attendee experience.
• Collect post-event feedback and assist with reports summarizing outcomes and lessons learned.
• Provide general administrative support to the Marketing and Communications team.
• Track project timelines and deliverables and help ensure smooth project execution.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern