Marketing & Communications Specialist
About The Position
Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. 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. We are 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.
Requirements
- 3-8 years relevant work experience within a newsroom, corporate or agency environment
- 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
- 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
- BA or BS degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or another related field
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
- 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
- 401k plan with company match
- Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
