Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️  

About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Marketing and Communications Summer Intern. This is what you need to know:

Location: Knoxville, TN

Salary: $25-$30 per hour, 40 hours per week

Contract: 12-week contract – Summer 2027 (May 24 start date)

Reporting to: VP Marketing and Communications

Your role in the mission:

We’re looking for a creative and motivated Marketing and Communications Intern to join our team in Knoxville. This role offers hands-on experience in storytelling, internal communications, and content creation for both internal and external audiences. You’ll help craft engaging messages that connect our employees, celebrate our company culture, and share our mission with the world.

As part of the Marketing and Communications team, you’ll support projects across employee communications, social media, website content, and event coordination. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about writing, storytelling, and communicating science and technology in accessible and inspiring ways.

Key responsibilities could include:

• Content creation: Develop and curate engaging content for newsletters, intranet updates, announcements, and internal campaigns.
• Collaboration: Work with various departments to gather stories and craft clear, consistent, and on-brand messages.
• Campaign support: Assist with internal communication campaigns that drive engagement and awareness across the organization.
• Feedback collection: Help set up surveys and feedback tools to gather employee insights and improve communication efforts.
• Planning & coordination: Support the logistics and execution of company events, meetings, and town halls.
• On-site assistance: Provide hands-on help during events — from registration and scheduling to ensuring a positive attendee experience.
• Post-event follow-up: Collect feedback and assist with reports summarizing event outcomes and lessons learned.
• Administrative assistance: Provide general support to the Marketing and Communications team.
• Project management: Help track timelines, manage deliverables, and ensure smooth project execution.

What you'll need:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create compelling, audience-appropriate content.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams).
• Familiarity with social media platforms (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, etc.) and digital content tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Interest in communicating science and technology to diverse audiences (employees, public, investors, and partners).
• A positive attitude, curiosity, and eagerness to learn.
  
  

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.

Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Export Control Compliance Notice

This position may require access to technology, technical data, software, or other information that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws, including obtaining any required government authorizations.

Type One Energy is a Global, U.S.-based company that develops and utilizes technologies subject to U.S. export control and trade compliance regulations. Certain positions may require access to controlled technologies, technical data, software, or other information regulated by U.S. Export Control Laws.

For positions involving access to export-controlled technology or information, the Company may be required to determine whether any government authorization or license is needed before such access can be provided. Any offer of employment for such positions may be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws and obtain any required government authorizations.

U.S. Employment Eligibility Verification

 For positions based in the United States, Type One Energy participates in E-Verify and verifies the identity and employment authorization of newly hired employees in accordance with applicable federal law. Employees hired to work in the United States will be required to complete the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process upon hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

 Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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