Marketing & Communications Specialist

Crane-Co; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Crane Aerospace and Electronics in Lynnwood, WA seeks a Marketing Communications Specialist to lead internal comms and execute diverse content programs. You’ll craft stories, newsletters, and multimedia content that highlight industry impact, product launches, and philanthropy while collaborating with HR and the broader Marketing & Communications team.

The role requires strong AP-style writing, storytelling, and project management within a fast-paced, technical environment.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of relevant work experience in newsroom, corporate, or agency
• Strong AP style writing and storytelling background
• Ability to present information clearly in writing; understands strategic communications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Foundational Adobe Creative Suite experience; basic videography/photography production/editing
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field

Responsibilities

• Act as primary Internal Communications lead across the business
• Lead development of internal communications deliverables (newsletter, SharePoint page, visual content)
• Develop written, video and other media content to showcase news and initiatives
• Manage internal editorial/content calendar
• Partner with HR to lead internal communications campaigns
• Provide photography/videography support to content leads
• Support media relations, write and distribute trade releases
• Translate complex topics into digestible content for employees
• Apply Crane A&E brand guidelines across all content
• Conduct analytics to measure effectiveness of internal comms

Skills

AP style writing

Storytelling

Content creation

Deadline management

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

MailChimp

Co-Pilot AI tools

Job description

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 impactLead the development of Crane A&E’s internal communication’s deliverables – company newsletter, SharePoint company page, visual communications platform, executive communicationsDevelop 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 calendarPartner with HR and other internal stakeholders to develop and lead internal communications campaignsContribute photography/videography support, as needed, in conjunction with Crane A&E’s Marketing & Communications team content leadsSupport media relations plan, help write and distribute trade releases, maintain media list and track earned media placementsTranslate complex business and engineering topics into easy-to-understand content for employees across the businessApply Crane A&E brand guidelines and standards across all internal and external facing contentPerform analytics reporting to measure effectiveness and impact of internal communications activitiesEligibility 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 environmentKnowledge: 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 principlesSkills/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 fieldPreferred Qualifications :Prior aerospace & defense industry experienceDemonstrated Adobe Creative Suite skill (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects)Experience using MailChimp email marketing softwareExperience using AI Tools (Co-Pilot) to expedite workflowStrong portfolio of previous work samplesHigh emotional intelligence, collaborative team player, strong interpersonal and communication skillsWillingness to travel on a minimal basisTop 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 monthTime 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 matchEducation 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 #CAESalary 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.This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.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.