Communications Specialist
Type One Energy · Knoxville, TN · 1 mo ago
Full-time
About the role
Type One Energy Group is a mission-driven company focused on providing sustainable, affordable fusion power. Founded in 2019 and backed by venture capital in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists and veteran business leaders. The Communications Specialist will work closely with the Marketing & Communications leader to build and protect the Type One Energy brand.
Responsibilities
- Write press releases, newsletters, blog posts, social media content, and reports as needed.
- Craft engaging stories to support strategic priorities and communicate internally and externally.
- Develop compelling presentations and speeches for internal clients.
- Support external communications activities across departments and teams.
- Manage the employee intranet site and other employee communication channels.
- Coordinate with external designers and vendors to manage multimedia projects.
- Lead the Employee Communications & Recognition Committee and provide quarterly reports.
- Provide communications counsel and support to the HR team on strategic communication projects.
Requirements
- 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.
- Strong content creation skills across communication channels.
- Interpersonal skills and reporting/interviewing skills to gather information from different sources.
- The ability to understand and communicate on scientific and technical topics.
- Experience with SharePoint intranet sites and other content management systems.
Qualifications
- A strong understanding of public relations, corporate communication, employee communication, and digital communication.
- A keen interest in science, technology, and clean energy.
Skills
- 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.
Benefits
- A basic salary and yearly bonus.
- Stock options.
- Relocation allowance.
- Insurance plans.
- Retail options.
- And many more great voluntary benefits.
Pay
Hightly Competitive Plus Benefits
Schedule
Permanent, full time