Intern - Communications, Tennessee

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• 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!