- Pay
- $96–122k
- Where
- Lynnwood, Washington
- Level
- Mid · 2+ years
- Apply
- 5 min
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:
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…