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Antora Energy

Communications Intern

Join Antora Energy in San Jose, California as a Communications Intern. Develop AI-assisted content workflows to amplify the company’s mission in clean energy. This 10-week hybrid internship offers competitive pay, stock options, and a vibrant workplace with wellness perks.
Antora Energy
Antora Energy
San Jose, California, United States Hybrid Internship USD 35–40 per hour UTC-08:00

Antora Energy

Company Overview

Antora Energy

Sunnyvale, CA, United States

2018

Employee count is not publicly specified, and as a private company, no revenue figures are disclosed for 2023 or later (source: cbinsights.com).

What They Do

Antora Energy is a pioneering private renewable energy company that specializes in thermal energy storage solutions aimed at decarbonizing industrial heat and power. Founded by a team of experts with advanced degrees from Stanford and MIT, the company focuses on innovative technologies such as thermophotovoltaics (TPV) and scalable energy systems. Their core product is a modular thermal battery that stores renewable electricity as heat in solid carbon blocks, which can be heated to extremely high temperatures for multi-day storage and then discharged as industrial heat or electricity (source: research.contrary.com; antora.com).

The technology is designed to address the significant emissions produced by the industrial sector, which accounts for nearly one-third of global emissions. Antora's thermal batteries are capable of achieving over 40% heat-to-electricity conversion efficiency, making them a cost-effective alternative to traditional energy storage solutions. The company targets heavy industries such as chemicals, mining, food and beverage, oil and gas, cement, and steel, providing solutions that require continuous high-temperature heat and power (source: energy.mit.edu; antora.com).

Antora differentiates itself from competitors by offering dual heat and power output, high efficiency of TPV cells, and the ability to operate at extreme temperatures. Their manufacturing operations are based in the United States, ensuring quality and reliability in production. The company also employs a Heat-as-a-Service model, allowing clients to avoid upfront capital costs by installing batteries and purchasing heat or electricity under long-term contracts (source: antora.com; cbinsights.com).

Projects & Track Record

In 2023, Antora Energy successfully commissioned its first commercial-scale thermal battery, a 5 MWh system located near Fresno, California. This project, developed in partnership with Wellhead Electric, is notable for being the world's first operational thermal battery utilizing carbon blocks and TPV technology, providing continuous industrial heat and power. This pilot project marks a significant milestone in Antora's journey towards commercial deployment across various sectors, with plans for future projects in industries such as chemicals, mining, food and beverage, and oil and gas, some of which are expected to be operational by 2025 (source: research.contrary.com; energy.mit.edu).

Additionally, Antora opened a state-of-the-art 50,000 square foot manufacturing facility in San Jose, California, in 2023, which is recognized as the world's largest TPV manufacturing operation. This facility is designed to produce TPV cells and assemble batteries, with an annual capacity of 2 megawatts, further solidifying Antora's position as a leader in thermal energy storage technology (source: cbinsights.com; research.contrary.com).

Recent Developments

Antora Energy has made significant strides in recent years, including raising $150 million in a Series B funding round in early 2024, led by Decarbonization Partners, which includes BlackRock and Temasek. This funding brings the company's total equity funding to approximately $204.73 million, aimed at scaling thermal battery production to meet the growing demand for zero-emissions energy solutions. In 2023, the company also launched its commercial-scale batteries and received over $4 million in grants from the California Energy Commission and ARPA-E to support its TPV expansion efforts (source: antora.com; cbinsights.com).

Moreover, Antora's innovative technology earned recognition in 2023, winning TIME’s Best Inventions and Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas awards, highlighting the impact of their thermal battery solutions on the renewable energy landscape. The merger with Medley Thermal has also enhanced Antora's capabilities by integrating software solutions for industrial boiler systems, further improving deployment efficiency (source: research.contrary.com).

Working There

Antora Energy offers a range of career opportunities across various departments, including engineering, software integration, commercial operations, and research and development. The company is particularly focused on hiring talent to support its manufacturing operations and project deployments, with job openings primarily located in their Sunnyvale and San Jose offices. The culture at Antora emphasizes rapid iteration and collaboration among a team of professionals with backgrounds from prestigious institutions like Stanford and MIT, fostering an environment that is mission-driven and focused on deploying large-scale battery solutions globally (source: climatetechlist.com; research.contrary.com).

While specific employee benefits are not extensively documented, the company's Heat-as-a-Service model and focus on long-term operations suggest a commitment to stability and predictability for its workforce. Antora's emphasis on creating jobs in the US is also highlighted in their funding announcements, reflecting their dedication to contributing positively to the local economy (source: antora.com).


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Antora builds and deploys thermal energy storage to power always-on industrial operations and data centers with low-cost energy. Factory-built in California, Antora's thermal batteries deliver reliable and cost-effective heat and power for industrial loads of any size. Antora is electrifying global industry while supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs, lowering costs for energy consumers, and enhancing the competitiveness of American industry.

We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy.

Position Summary

Antora is seeking a Communications Intern to join our mission-driven team and supercharge the stories we tell. In this role, you will develop AI-assisted workflows for creating, repurposing, and organizing content at scale. Your work will multiply Antora's ability to reach customers, investors, policymakers, and talent-and set the standard for how we produce content as we grow.

This internship is built around two expected outcomes:

  1. Mission-critical project impact: you will own a scoped project that materially advances a high-priority business need.
  2. Lasting AI adoption: you will apply AI in new and innovative ways throughout your work, leaving behind automated or accelerated workflows the team continues using after your internship ends.

This internship will be 10 weeks, hybrid [2-3 days/week] or on-site in San Jose, CA.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Draft, design, and develop multi-format content (including written pieces, social posts, and visual collateral) that tells Antora's story to customers, investors, policymakers, and talent.
  • Build and implement AI-assisted workflows to create, design, and repurpose content and marketing collateral, tailored to Antora's voice and audiences.
  • Create a centralized "knowledge management" system for Antora talking points, stats, milestones, and proof points, with AI tools to generate tailored prep docs and summaries for unique contexts.
  • Audit and organize Antora's existing content, media, and visual assets into a searchable, tagged system with clear ownership and maintenance processes.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, recruiting, policy, and technical teams to ensure content accuracy and consistency.
  • Document all workflows, tools, and processes so they can be used, maintained, and iterated on after the internship ends.

Key Qualifications

  • Outstanding writing and communications skills: ability to communicate at different levels of depth and in a wide variety of written and visual formats.
  • Organizational and systems thinking: ability to build structure where it doesn't exist yet, create processes others can follow, and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
  • AI fluency: demonstrated experience building AI-assisted workflows or tools for complex projects and repeatable processes (experience using AI for design and content creation is a plus).
  • AI experimentation mindset: proactively explores and iterates on new AI approaches; thinks critically about where AI adds value versus where human judgment is needed.
  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in communications, journalism, marketing, design, business, engineering, or a related field (we care more about your output and instincts than your major).

Additional Qualifications Desired

  • Experience building systems to organize, tag, and surface digital assets and qualitative information.
  • Familiarity with brand voice development, messaging frameworks, or narrative strategy.
  • Experience producing visual collateral (e.g., decks, one-pagers, social graphics) using digital tools and templates.
  • Comfort turning complex technical or business topics into crisp, compelling storylines without oversimplifying.
  • Prior work on energy, climate, or industrial technologies.
  • Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, onsite at our San Jose, CA location

Work Location: Onsite - San Jose, CA

Estimated Internship Start Dates with Flexibility:

Group 1: June 2nd - August 8th

Group 2: June 16th - August 22nd

Hourly Range: $35 USD for undergrads / $40 post grad

Please note that the hourly range listed for this position reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay rate. The actual rate offered will be determined based on a candidate's experience, year in school, and degree, as they relate to the position's requirements.

Additionally, this position does not offer visa sponsorship. Only candidates with current work authorization (e.g., F-1 visa with OPT/CPT authorization) will be considered.

Benefits

Compensation & Paid Time Off

  • Competitive salary
  • Stock options
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Clean commute stipend
  • 15 paid vacation days per year, increasing with tenure
  • 12 paid holidays (10 fixed, 2 of your choosing)
  • 16 hours of volunteer time off
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • 24 hours of wellbeing time off

Health & Wellness

  • Comprehensive medical coverage for employees & dependents
  • Health savings account option with employer contribution
  • Vision, dental, and life coverage
  • Flexible spending account & dependent care account options
  • Subsidized backup childcare, senior care, and petcare
  • 80 hours of sick leave
  • Personalized access to mental health support

Facilities & Community

  • Kitchen with a variety of healthy snacks & drinks
  • On-site gym with fitness equipment
  • On-site showers and bike parking
  • Dedicated mothers' room
  • Team volunteer events
  • Monthly social gatherings
  • Foosball table and lawn games for breaks and friendly competition

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About the role

March 11, 2026

Internship

Company

March 11, 2026

Hybrid

USD 35–40 per hour

Energy Storage

Antora Energy

antora.com

  •  San Jose, California, United States

Internship level, pursuing or recently completed degree

UTC-08:00