Corporate Communications Specialist

Helion · Communications

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