Intern - Communications (Summer 2027)

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Communications Intern to develop content and channel strategies that engage BWXT employees across North America.

You’ll collaborate with HR, IT, operations, and other teams to drive culture change and accelerate priority projects. The role offers a full-time internship during the summer term with opportunities to research, draft, edit, and develop stories for internal and external audiences.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in journalism, communications, marketing, 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, 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, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across the organization.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Brand and Marketing team across a range of marketing and/or employee communications 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, 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 team 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 meaningful end-to-end experience and tangible work products.

Skills

Strong writing & editing skills

Interviewing

Storytelling

Content development

Basic content creation

Organization

Collaboration

U.S. citizen

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field

Job description

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview

Our Communications team is looking for an intern who’s passionate about connecting and inspiring people. This team member will develop content and channel strategies to engage BWXT employees throughout North America. They will collaborate extensively with team members across human resources, information technology, operations, and other functions to drive culture change and accelerate priority projects across the company. This is a full-time internship during the summer term.

Location

On-site in Lynchburg, VA or Melbourne, FL

Your Day to Day as a Communications Intern

Supports the Brand and Marketing team across a range of marketing and/or employee communications 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, 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 team 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 meaningful end-to-end experience and tangible work products.

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in journalism, communications, marketing, 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, 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, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across the organization.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of at least two years of undergraduate study.

Pay

$19.57- $28.84

The starting hourly rate for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $19.57 and $28.84 per hour. The hourly rate offered is based on local job market factors and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed ‘at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify the hourly rate (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation, or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or applicable department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

Nearest Major Market: Lynchburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia
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