Marketing & Communications Specialist

Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Inc.; Lynnwood (WA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics seeks a Marketing Communications Specialist to lead internal communications, develop engaging content and manage calendars. The role requires creating written and multimedia materials, collaborating with HR, and supporting media relations.

A BA/BS in communications or related field is required, with 3–8 years in newsroom or corporate settings. The position is onsite in Lynnwood, WA, with strong emphasis on brand guidelines, storytelling and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 3-8 years experience in newsroom, corporate or agency environment
• Strong AP style writing skills and storytelling background
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging content

Responsibilities

• Act as primary Internal Communications lead, building culture and showcasing impact
• Develop internal newsletters, SharePoint pages and content calendars
• Create written, video and other media content to highlight news and milestones
• Assist with media relations and translation of technical topics for employees

Skills

Content creation

AP style writing

Storytelling

Communications planning

Video/Photography

Education

BA/BS in Communications/Public Relations/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Creative Suite

MailChimp

Job description

## Marketing & Communications SpecialistApply: Onsite: Lynnwood, Washington: Full time: Posted Today: JR102431**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).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:**The Marketing Communications Specialist leads and implements communications projects and plans, including, but not limited to, trade shows, employee communications, direct marketing, printed material, web content, social channel content and implementation, presentation support, media relations and event planning. The Marketing Communication Specialist relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish communications goals and performs a variety of complicated tasks with minimal direct supervision. A wide degree of leadership, creativity and latitude is expected. **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:** As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:**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 employmentYou 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 are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. 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.#LI-SP1 #CAE***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.