Marketing & Communications Specialist

340 Crane Electronics, Inc.; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Education reimbursement

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking a Marketing & Communications Specialist at our Lynnwood, WA location. You will be the internal communications lead, crafting narratives from the shop floor to senior leadership while collaborating with HR and the Marketing & Communications team.

You’ll develop newsletters, SharePoint pages, and multimedia content, using AP style writing, photography, and video skills to strengthen Crane A&E’s internal communications and brand presence.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in newsroom, corporate or agency environment.
• AP style writing and storytelling background; ability to present information clearly in writing.
• Understanding of strategic communications planning and principles.

Responsibilities

• Act as the internal communications lead across the business.
• Develop and deliver internal communications products (newsletter, SharePoint pages, visual content).
• Create written and multimedia content to showcase company news and initiatives.
• Manage internal editorial/content calendar and campaigns with HR.
• Support media relations and distribute trade communications; maintain media lists.
• Translate complex topics into clear information for employees; apply brand guidelines.
• Contribute photography/videography support and analytics reporting for impact.

Skills

AP style writing

Storytelling

Video production

Photography

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Public relations

Education

BA/BS in Communications/Journalism/Public Relations/Marketing

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

MailChimp

Co-Pilot AI tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

About Crane

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Marketing & Communications Specialist at our Lynnwood, WA location. About Crane: Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). #LI-SP1 #CAE Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power, sensing and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary

Interested in shaping the narrative of a leading global aerospace & defense supplier? From powering NASA missions to developing next-generation defense solutions and engineering technologies that define the future of flight, Crane A&E is driving industry innovation and is looking for a Marketing & Communications Specialist with a focus on internal communications to help tell our story. We’re looking for a cross-functional storyteller with a journalistic mindset who can uncover compelling stories from the shop floor to senior leadership. As Marketing & Communications Specialist, you will build relationships across the company and use interviewing, writing, photography, video skills and more to help strengthen and modernize how we communicate internally. The Marketing & Communications specialist will also assist Crane A&E’s Marketing & Communications team with a wide range of communication initiatives, including trade shows, employee communications, marketing collateral, web content, presentation development, media relations and event planning.

Essential Functions

• Act as primary Internal Communications lead, networking across the business to find compelling narratives that build culture and showcase Crane A&E’s industry and societal impact
• Lead the development of Crane A&E’s internal communication’s deliverables – company newsletter, SharePoint company page, visual communications platform, executive communications
• Develop written, video and other forms of new media content to showcase Crane A&E news (business wins, product launches, philanthropy and more)
• Manage Crane A&E’s internal editorial/content calendar
• Partner with HR and other internal stakeholders to develop and lead internal communications campaigns
• Contribute photography/videography support, as needed, in conjunction with Crane A&E’s Marketing & Communications team content leads
• Support media relations plan, help write and distribute trade releases, maintain media list and track earned media placements
• Translate complex business and engineering topics into easy-to-understand content for employees across the business
• Apply Crane A&E brand guidelines and standards across all internal and external facing content
• Perform analytics reporting to measure effectiveness and impact of internal communications activities

Eligibility Requirement

This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 3-8 years relevant work experience within a newsroom, corporate or agency environment. Knowledge: Experienced content creator with strong AP style writing skills and storytelling background; Ability to present information clearly in written form; Understanding of strategic communications planning and principles

Skills/Abilities: High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); Foundational Adobe Creative Suite experience; Foundational videography/photography production and editing experience; Exceptional time management with great respect for deadlines; Ability to translate complex topics into digestible information.

Education/Certifications

BA or BS degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or another related field

Preferred Qualifications

Prior aerospace & defense industry experience. Demonstrated Adobe Creative Suite skill (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects). Experience using MailChimp email marketing software. Experience using AI Tools (Co-Pilot) to expedite workflow. Strong portfolio of previous work samples. High emotional intelligence, collaborative team player, strong interpersonal and communication skills. Willingness to travel on a minimal basis.

Top Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

Salary

Salary range: $95,600.00 - $121,600.00. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success.

Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect.

Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful.

Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.

Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.