Intern - Communications, Tennessee

Position Overview:

The Communications Intern supports the organization’s internal and external communication efforts. This role assists with writing, content creation, community relations, employee communications, and corporate reputation projects. The intern will work closely with the Tennessee Operations Community Engagement team to help execute communication strategies that align with company values and business objectives.

Location:

On-site in Jonesborough, Tennessee

Your Day to Day as a Communications Intern:

• Supports the Brand and Marketing, Internal Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility teams across a range of marketing, employee communications and corporate social responsibility initiatives, with specific assignments determined based on business needs and the intern’s interests and capabilities.
• Researches, drafts, edits and develops content for internal or external audiences.
• Conducts interviews with employees, subject-matter experts and other stakeholders to develop stories and communications.
• Assists in identifying and developing compelling stories that help communicate BWXT’s people, capabilities, culture, community activities and business.
• Develops basic visual or supporting content to help bring communications and storytelling concepts to life, working with the creative team as appropriate.
• Collaborates with members of the Brand and Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility teams and other internal stakeholders on ongoing projects and communications.
• Provides general content development, research and project support as needed.
• Owns a small number of defined projects from concept through completion, providing the intern with meaningful end-to-end experience and tangible work products.
• Participate as a full-time intern during the summer term.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, business, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with demonstrated 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/content-creation capabilities sufficient to develop simple supporting materials or communicate creative ideas; formal graphic design expertise is not required, as the intern will have access to BWXT’s full-service creative team.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates who can work in/near Erwin, Jonesborough and Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
• Candidates who have completed at least two years of undergraduate study.

What We Offer:

• Participation in the company's retirement plan.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!