Marketing & Communications Specialist

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Located in Lynnwood, WA, the facility delivers industry‑leading power, sensing, and fluid solutions for engines, landing gear, satellites, medical implants, missiles, and unmanned aerial systems. Its products have flown on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and are featured on Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators.

About the role

The Marketing & Communications Specialist leads and implements communications projects and plans, including trade shows, employee communications, direct marketing, printed material, web content, social channel content, presentation support, media relations, and event planning. The role requires creativity, leadership, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while applying brand guidelines across internal and external content.

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.
• Develop internal communication deliverables such as the company newsletter, SharePoint page, visual communications platform, and executive communications.
• Create written, video, and other new‑media content to highlight business wins, product launches, philanthropy, and more.
• Manage the internal editorial/content calendar.
• Partner with HR and other stakeholders to develop and lead internal communications campaigns.
• Provide photography/videography support in conjunction with the Marketing & Communications team.
• Support media‑relations plans, write and distribute trade releases, maintain media lists, and track earned media placements.
• Translate complex business and engineering topics into easy‑to‑understand content for employees.
• Apply brand guidelines and standards to all internal and external content.
• Perform analytics reporting to measure effectiveness and impact of internal communications activities.

Requirements

Eligibility: Position may require access to Controlled Data or Information; only US Persons will be considered. As a DoD contractor, the role is subject to ITAR regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3–8 years relevant experience in a newsroom, corporate, or agency environment.
• Strong AP‑style writing skills and storytelling background.
• Understanding of strategic communications planning and principles.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Foundational experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Foundational videography/photography production and editing experience.
• Exceptional time‑management and deadline orientation.
• Ability to translate complex topics into digestible information.
• BA or BS degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior aerospace & defense industry experience.
• Demonstrated advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Experience using MailChimp email‑marketing software.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off accruing from day one, plus 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement eligibility after six months of employment.

Pay

Salary range: $95,600.00 – $121,600.00, dependent on experience, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for performance‑based bonus programs.