Internal Communications Specialist - Contract

NextGenEnergyJobs; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems seeks an experienced Internal Communications Specialist to draft, edit, and publish brand-aligned messaging across emails, Slack, Confluence, and digital signage. You will coordinate internal comms submissions with cross-functional leads, support All-Hands and on-site events at Devens, and manage recognition programs and the editorial calendar.

Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years in internal or corporate communications, strong writing and proofreading, and a keen eye for

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of hands-on experience in internal communications, corporate communications, employee engagement, or marketing operations.
• Ability to work in person at Devens, MA campus to support hands-on meeting execution and cross-functional coordination.
• Strong writing, proofreading, and line-editing skills with the ability to turn raw information into clear employee communications.
• Strong visual eye for presentation design, layout formatting, and brand consistency (Google Slides).
• Comfortable using generative AI tools as an efficiency multiplier in daily workflows.
• Ability to take direction from the Head of Internal Communications, manage tight daily deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional partners across the company.

Responsibilities

• Multi-Channel Writing: Draft, edit, and publish concise, brand-aligned messaging, including emails, Slack updates, Confluence, and digital signage
• Inbound Request Management: Coordinate internal communication submissions with cross-functional leads to advise on content, review and schedule their communications
• Speaker Support: Organize, reformat, and refine presentation slide decks to align with branding and formatting standards
• All-Hands Meetings: Coordinate meeting logistics, presenter schedules, slides, and audience Q&A tools
• On-Site Event Support: Assist with live meeting setup at Devens, manage AV/IT coordination, and draft post-meeting emails
• Recognition Programs: Administer logistics and communications for employee recognition programs
• Calendar Management: Maintain internal communications editorial calendar
• Targeted Campaign Rollouts: Project manage internal comms projects and messaging

Skills

Internal communications

Writing

Proofreading

Cross-functional coordination

Presentation design

Editorial calendar

Tools

Google Slides

Job description

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Responsibilities

• Multi-Channel Writing: Draft, edit, and publish concise, brand-aligned messaging, including emails, Slack updates, Confluence, and digital signage
• Inbound Request Management: Act as the primary coordinator for internal communication submissions, working with cross-functional leads (Safety, Facilities, IT, People Operations) to advise on content, review and schedule their communications
• Speaker Support: Work with presenters to organize, reformat, and refine presentation slide decks to align with company branding and formatting standards
• All-Hands Meetings: Coordinate meeting logistics, presenter schedules, slide decks, and audience Q&A tools for company All-Hands meeting
• On-Site Event Support: Assist with live meeting setup in Devens—working with AV/IT teams, managing Q&A platform, and drafting post-meeting recap emails and summaries
• Recognition Programs: Administer the logistics and communications for employee recognition programs, including nomination reviews, slide updates, manager notifications, and award delivery
• Calendar Management: Maintain the internal communications editorial calendar to keep coordination and scheduling on track
• Targeted Campaign Rollouts: Project manage the execution of internal comms projects and messaging

Requirements

• 2–3+ years of hands‑on experience in internal communications, corporate communications, employee engagement, or marketing operations
• Ability to work in person at our Devens, MA campus to support hands‑on meeting execution and cross-functional team coordination
• Strong writing, proofreading, and line‑editing skills with an ability to turn raw information into clear, easy‑to‑read employee communications
• Strong visual eye for presentation design, layout formatting, and brand consistency (Google Slides)
• Comfortable using generative AI tools as an efficiency multiplier in daily workflows
• Ability to take direction from the Head of Internal Communications, manage tight daily deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional partners across the company
• Perform extended activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting, etc.
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call regularly
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics