Intern - Communications (Summer 2027)
BWX Technologies
- Location
- Lynchburg, VA, US
- Employment
- Internship
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Intern
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
About this role
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. Welcome to BWXT We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference. Position Overview: Our Communications team is looking for an intern who’s passionate about connecting and inspiring people. This team member will develop content and channel strategies to engage BWXT employees throughout North America. They will collaborate extensively with team members across human resources, information technology, operations, and other functions to drive culture change and accelerate priority projects across the company. This is a full-time internship during the summer term. Location: On-site in Lynchburg, VA or Melbourne, FL Your Day to Day as a Communications Intern :
Supports the Brand and Marketing team across a range of marketing and/or employee communications initiatives, with specific assignments determined based on business needs and the intern’s interests and capabilities.
Researches, drafts, edits, and develops content for internal or external audiences.
Conducts interviews with employees, subject-matter experts, and other stakeholders to develop stories and communications.
Assists in identifying and developing compelling stories that help communicate BWXT’s people, capabilities, culture, and business.
Develops basic visual or supporting content to help bring communications and storytelling concepts to life, working with the creative team as appropriate.
Collaborates with members of the Brand and Marketing team and other internal stakeholders on ongoing projects and communications.
Provides general content development, research, and project support as needed.
Owns a small number of defined projects from concept through completion, providing meaningful end-to-end experience and tangible work products.
Required Qualifications
Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field, Strong writing and editing skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and adapt content for different audiences. Interest or experience in interviewing, storytelling, 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