Intern - Communications, Tennessee

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Jonesborough (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Inclusive atmosphere

Continuous learning & training

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Jonesborough, Tennessee is seeking a Communications Intern to support internal and external communications, write and edit content, conduct interviews, and help manage community relations.

The role offers hands-on experience across brand, marketing, and CSR teams. You will collaborate with Brand and Marketing, Internal Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility teams, develop stories, create simple visuals, and own select projects from concept to completion

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; no formal graphic design expertise required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supports Brand and Marketing, Internal Communications and CSR teams across marketing, employee communications and CSR initiatives.
• Researches, drafts, edits and develops content for internal or external audiences.
• Conducts interviews with employees and stakeholders to develop stories.
• Identifies and develops compelling stories about BWXT’s people, capabilities, culture, and community activities.
• Develops simple visuals or supporting content with the creative team.
• Collaborates with internal teams on ongoing projects and communications.
• Owns a small number of defined projects from concept through completion.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Interviewing

Storytelling

Content development

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

U.S. citizen

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications/marketing/business

Tools

Basic visual/content-creation

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

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!

Pay: $22.15- $24.21

The starting hourly rate for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $22.15 and $24.21 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

Asheville

Nearest Secondary Market

Knoxville

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