Communications Specialist

Type One Energy Group; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Stock options

Insurance plans

Retirement options

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Type One Energy Group seeks a Communications Specialist in Knoxville, TN to join the Marketing & Communications team. You will craft press materials, newsletters and social content, while shaping internal and external communications to support strategic priorities.

The role requires strong writing, storytelling and the ability to explain complex scientific topics to diverse audiences. A hybrid work policy and stock options are among the benefits offered.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5+ years of proven experience in communication, public relations, or journalism with a focus on technical and/or scientific communication
• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, journalism or a related field
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
• Ability to find the story
• Strong content creation skills across communication channels
• Interpersonal skills and reporting/interviewing skills to gather information from different sources
• Ability to understand and communicate on scientific and technical topics; must be able to synthesize information and develop thoughtful and insightful content on scientific topics
• Experience with SharePoint intranet sites and other content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Writing and Content Development – Write press releases/newsletters/blog posts/social media content and reports as needed, develop compelling presentations and speeches for internal clients, support external communications activities across departments and teams. Develop engaging content for newsletters, web and other digital media.
• Intranet Site Management – Support effective employee communications by updating and maintaining the employee intranet site and other employee communication channels. Support and mentor other teams and departments as they manage their own departmental sites on the intranet. Knowledge of SharePoint is preferred.
• Multimedia Content Creation – Develop engaging presentations, infographics and videos using digital photography and video equipment. Coordinate with external designers and vendors to manage multimedia projects.
• Employee Communications & Recognition Committee – Lead employee communication committee and provide quarterly reports on team activities. Manage employee communication and recognition projects as needed.
• HR Communication Support – Provide communications counsel and support to HR team on strategic communication projects including annual enrollment, onboarding, stock options and safety.

Skills

Content development

Press releases

Storytelling

Public relations

Media relations

Writing

Interviews

Technical topics

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy

About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Communications Specialist. This is what you need to know:

Location: Knoxville, TN

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: VP of Marketing and Communications

Your role in the mission:

The Communications Specialist will work closely with the company’s Marketing & Communications leader to build and protect the Type One Energy brand, craft engaging stories to support strategic priorities and communicate both internally and externally to advance the company’s mission.

Familiarity with fusion technologies and the fusion industry is desirable. The ability to understand and communicate effectively on complex scientific and engineering topics is essential. Strong writing skills and demonstrated success in content development are required.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and adaptable individual who combines creative thinking with analytical skills to support compelling content creation and ensure consistent communication that aligns with our brand strategy. A strong understanding of public relations, corporate communication, employee communication, and digital communication along with a keen interest in science, technology, and clean energy, are essential for success in this role.

• Writing and Content Development – Write press releases/newsletters/blog posts/social media content and reports as needed, develop compelling presentations and speeches for internal clients, support external communications activities across departments and teams. Develop engaging content for newsletters, web and other digital media.
• Intranet Site Management – Support effective employee communications by updating and maintaining the employee intranet site and other employee communication channels. Support and mentor other teams and departments as they manage their own departmental sites on the intranet. Knowledge of SharePoint is preferred.
• Multimedia Content Creation – Develop engaging presentations, infographics and videos using digital photography and video equipment. Coordinate with external designers and vendors to manage multimedia projects.
• Employee Communications & Recognition Committee – Lead employee communication committee and provide quarterly reports on team activities. Manage employee communication and recognition projects as needed.
• HR Communication Support – Provide communications counsel and support to HR team on strategic communication projects including annual enrollment, onboarding, stock options and safety.

What you’ll need:

• At least 3-5+ years of proven experience in communication, public relations, or journalism with a focus on technical and/or scientific communication. Experience in employee communication a plus;
• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, journalism or a related field;
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills;
• Ability to find the story;
• Strong content creation skills across communication channels;
• Interpersonal skills and reporting/interviewing skills to gather information from different sources;
• Ability to understand and communicate on scientific and technical topics; must be able to synthesize information and develop thoughtful and insightful content on scientific topics; and
• Experience with SharePoint intranet sites and other content management systems.

We offer

In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…

• A hybrid work policy
• Stock options
• Insurance plans
• Retirement options
• And many more great voluntary benefits

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.

Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Export Control Compliance Notice

This position may require access to technology, technical data, software, or other information that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws, including obtaining any required government authorizations.

Type One Energy is a Global, U.S.-based company that develops and utilizes technologies subject to U.S. export control and trade compliance regulations. Certain positions may require access to controlled technologies, technical data, software, or other information regulated by U.S. Export Control Laws.

For positions involving access to export-controlled technology or information, the Company may be required to determine whether any government authorization or license is needed before such access can be provided. Any offer of employment for such positions may be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws and obtain any required government authorizations.

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For positions based in the United States, Type One Energy participates in E-Verify and verifies the identity and employment authorization of newly hired employees in accordance with applicable federal law. Employees hired to work in the United States will be required to complete the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process upon hire.

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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