Internal Communications Manager

About Helion Helion is 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 150million degrees Celsius (13keV). Helion is continuing to iterate and is on the path to the world's first fusion power plant, Orion. This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real‑world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait. What You Will Be Doing As an Internal Communications Partner at Helion, you will own key storytelling and communication mechanisms that keep our growing teams aligned and engaged. You will partner with teams across Helion to deliver communications that connect company priorities to team outcomes, guide leaders on how to frame change effectively, and ensure employees have the context they need to do their best work. This role requires sound judgment, resourcefulness, and the ability to balance strategic guidance with excellent hands‑on execution. Every day will look different, but your north star will be clarity and connection for our team of builders. This is an onsite role that reports directly to the Senior Manager of Internal Communications at our Everett, WA office. Serve as a trusted communication advisor to senior leaders and cross‑functional partners, helping shape message strategy, audience approach, channel selection, and timing for key updates. Own and continuously improve recurring internal communication channels, including weekly newsletter, team presentations, digital signage, leader announcements, and other touchpoints that help employees stay informed and connected. Lead change communication strategies for critical business initiatives, using employee feedback, channel performance, and organizational context to make recommendations that help employees navigate change with clarity and confidence. Own and manage Helion’s intranet and knowledge base, collaborating with documentation owners and SMEs to maintain a reliable single source of truth for company information. Partner with IS&T, People Ops, and business leaders to evolve audience segmentation, communication governance, and channel distribution strategies so the right information reaches the right employees at the right time. Required Skills 8+ years of experience in internal communications or employee engagement—ideally supporting high‑growth organizations with distributed, deskless, or shift‑based employee populations. Track record of strong partnerships across all levels of an organization—from senior leaders to individual subject matter experts—to deliver communications plans that drive team alignment and engagement. Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor messages across multiple formats, audiences, and channels, including email, Slack, Confluence, presentations, and digital signage. Demonstrated success leading communication efforts during change, bringing structure and clarity to evolving processes, operational updates, and organizational shifts. Highly organized and detail oriented, with a track record of driving projects forward, managing multiple stakeholders, and owning deliverables from concept through final execution. Benefits 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 Helion is an equal‑opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr