Communications Intern (Summer 2027) - Tennessee

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, TN, Oak Ridge, TN, or Erwin, TN

Your Day to Day as a Communications Intern:

Support 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.

Research, draft, edit and develop content for internal or external audiences.

Conduct interviews with employees, subject-matter experts and other stakeholders to develop stories and communications.

Assist in identifying and developing compelling stories that help communicate BWXT’s people, capabilities, culture, community activities and business.

Develop basic visual or supporting content to help bring communications and storytelling concepts to life, working with the creative team as appropriate.

Collaborate with members of the Brand and Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility teams and other internal stakeholders on ongoing projects and communications.

Provide general content development, research and project support as needed.

Own 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. (Must be currently enrolled throughout the duration of the internship - Summer 2027)

Strong writing and editing skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and adapt content for different audiences.

Demonstrated 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 Additional Qualifications:

Candidates who can work in Erwin, Jonesborough or Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Candidates who have completed at least two years of undergraduate study.