Communications Specialist

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 over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group and new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). Now, we're turning up operations for Polaris, working towards delivering the world's first fusion power plant.

More than ever, it's a pivotal time to join us and have the opportunity to solve real challenges to create a better energy future. You will see first-hand how we value urgency, rigor, ownership, and hard truths, knowing it will take each to do what no one has before. Joining us, you will push the boundaries of what's possible and transform humanity for the better - because the world can't wait.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Communication Specialist, you will be equal parts storyteller, tech enthusiast, and content wrangler. In this role, you’ll create and manage high-quality written content that communicates Helion’s mission – internally and externally – in a clear, compelling, and scientifically grounded way. You’ll work closely with the full communications team, collaborating across departments to support our content strategy, engage stakeholders, and amplify the work happening at Helion. This is an onsite role that reports directly to the Director of Communications at our Everett, WA office.

You Will

• Write, edit, and produce content across a range of formats, including external blog posts, internal articles, and podcasts
• Translate complex technical and scientific concepts into engaging, accessible content for diverse audiences
• Support the organization of internal and external content libraries and calendars
• Monitor and analyze content performance across internal and external channels to inform future strategy
• Jump in where needed across the communications team – from brainstorming ideas to prepping decks to supporting video shoots

Required Skills

• 2-5 years of experience in communications, content marketing, journalism, or a related field
• Strong writing and editing skills with an adaptable voice and strong eye for detail
• Confidence when talking with technical teams – you don’t need to be a physicist, but you must be excited to learn and ask smart questions
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Total Compensation and Benefits

Helion's compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity - ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams. We are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation.

This is an exempt salaried role.

Annual Base Pay

$80,000 - $110,000 USD

Benefits

Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:

• 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

NOTE: Underrepresented people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the job's requirements. We believe in hiring people, not checklists, and encourage you to apply even if you do not check all of the boxes. If this job isn't the one, we have many other openings that may be a fit.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. If we reach out to you to begin an interview process, we will also ask if you require any reasonable accommodation at that time.