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Corporate Communications Specialist

Helion · Communications

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Pay
$119K – $155K
Where
Seattle, WA
Posted
Sep 8

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.

Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised $1.5 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors including Thrive Capital, LightSpeed Venture Capital, SoftBank, and others to propel us forward. Our current prototype, Polaris, has reached record-breaking plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius (13 keV). Helion is continuing to iterate and on the path to the world's first fusion power plant, Orion.

This is a pivotal time to join Helion.

What you'd do

  • Manage the planning and execution of major internal communications programs, including Helion’s weekly newsletter and monthly company town halls
  • Own the internal communications calendar and serve as air traffic control for inbound communications requests, helping teams align timing, audiences, channels, and priorities
  • Draft and edit communications for executives, adapting to different voices, audiences, and channels
  • Maintain Helion’s external speaking engagement calendar, research opportunities, manage submissions and deadlines, and coordinate speaker preparation
  • Partner with teams across science, engineering, manufacturing, operations, policy, and People to identify stories and develop accurate, compelling communications
  • Track communications performance and use employee feedback, engagement data, and media results to improve programs over time

What they want

  • 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
  • Excellent writing and editing skills, with demonstrated experience adapting content for different executives, audiences, and communications channels
  • Experience independently managing recurring communications programs and complex projects with multiple contributors and deadlines
  • Strong organizational and project-management skills, with an ability to build practical systems that improve team coordination and execution
  • Strong judgment when working with sensitive or confidential information and the ability to recognize when issues should be escalated
  • Ability to operate autonomously, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment

What you get

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
  • 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
  • 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
  • Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
  • Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
  • Annual wellness stipend