Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Communications Specialist who has experience in planning and executing Trade Shows at our Lynnwood, WA location. 

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense spanets. 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 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 Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. 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:

We are seeking a Marketing Communications Specialist to join our Crane Aerospace & Electronics team. In this role, you will play an important part in telling the story of Crane A&E through brand spaneting & communication campaign and strategy. Your work will act as a support function in a range of Marcom disciplines, including graphic design support, content generation, website maintenance, video production/editing and more. Working collaboratively with Crane A&E’s Marcom team and across other departments, you will contribute to Crane A&E’s strategic spaneting & communications plans by utilizing paid and organic spaneting channels to drive customer engagement and enhance Crane A&E’s visibility as a leading aerospace & defense supplier.

Essential Functions:

• Contribute to comprehensive spaneting & communications strategy to increase awareness of Crane A&E’s aerospace & defense capabilities.

• Partner with graphic design to generate graphics packages for use in digital spaneting, tradeshows and various internal communication campaigns.

•  Help maintain and strengthen Crane A&E website through design, structure and navigational improvements for best customer experience, while implementing strong SEO practices.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional, cross-site teams to identify unique Crane A&E stories and develop internal and external-facing content.

• Participate in planning messaging opportunities for internal and external audiences, including program and customer wins, new innovations, key hires and company positioning.

• Perform photography and videography responsibilities including capturing events, activities, and other needs as required.

• Video editing support as needed.

• Utilizing Crane A&E’s brand guidelines, ensure brand consistency across all content and communications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 5 years of experience in Marketing & Communciations

• Knowledge: Proficient in English journalism, including meticulous attention to grammar, spelling and punctuation; Ability to present information clearly in written form; Understanding of strategic spaneting & communications planning principles. Knowledge of video production, design and editing processes and programs. Prior experience working in Content Management System preferred. Experience with graphic design.

• Skills/Abilities: Must have prior experience with PC’s and PC based software, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and with design programs such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro (or equivalent design software); Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Extremely organized and able to easily multi-task large volumes of projects at once; Able to wear multiple hats, be flexible, motivated and willingness to work on a variety of projects; Deadline driven.

• Education/Certification: BA or BS degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or a related field.

• 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). 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of best storytelling practices with innovative approach to content development - ability to create original and engaging content based off highly technical products and information.

• Proven visual communications skills with strong conceptual, design and layout competency (Adobe Creative Suite proficiency).

• Knowledge of web design and experience in HTML and HTML editing tools.

• Basic photography and videography knowledge and skills.

• Experience with various Intranet platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint.

• Some familiarity with web publishing content management systems and integration.

• Demonstrated proficiency in social media spaneting, utilizing platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, X and YouTube.

• Paid digital spaneting experience with ability to compile and interpret data using Google Analytics.

• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Aerospace industry experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment

• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail.

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.

• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE.

• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust, or fumes.

• Standing: 10 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

• Sitting: 90 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

• Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds

• Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds

• Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets.

• Workspace: cubicle/desk

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $76,600.00 to $96,300.00. 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. 

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 90 days of employment
• Flexible work schedule: This position is eligible for our Crane Flex Hybrid schedule which allows for the option of up to 2 days/week of work-from-home. Some conditions apply which will be discussed during the interview process. Full policy to be provided after hire.

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 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.

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 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.