Marketing Communications Specialist II

Hartzell Propeller is hiring a Marketing Communications Specialist II to support marketing communications across multiple brands and websites from their onsite location in Piqua, OH. In this role, you’ll partner with internal teams to create and coordinate content for campaigns and events while maintaining consistent brand messaging. You’ll also use performance data to strengthen the quality, volume, and effectiveness of internally produced content.

What you’ll do

• Write, edit, and produce content for websites, email, social media, print materials, events, and surveys.
• Manage assigned marketing projects from concept through execution, coordinating timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and internal subject matter experts to create accurate, consistent, audience-appropriate messaging.
• Develop and execute social media content strategies while maintaining an editorial and content calendar.
• Support product launches, marketing campaigns, surveys, company announcements, and other communications.
• Assist with trade show planning and execution, including event materials and coordination with vendors and internal teams.
• Capture and develop photography, video, and written content from company activities, events, customer visits, and product installations.
• Support press releases and other public relations materials.
• Manage routine website updates and content improvements across supported brands.
• Track and analyze content and campaign performance, then recommend improvements based on results.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related discipline.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in marketing communications or content development.
• Personal or professional experience in general aviation, including familiarity with industry terminology and audiences, plus the ability to communicate effectively with industry professionals.
• No need to be a pilot or mechanic.
• Graphic design and creative production experience using Adobe, Canva, or similar tools is preferred, with the ability to develop marketing materials internally.

Skills and tools

• Content and Copywriting: Writes and edits clear, engaging content tailored to different audiences and channels.
• Brand and Messaging: Converts brand positioning into communications and maintains consistency across brands, campaigns, and channels.
• Digital Marketing Tools: Proficient with email automation, social media scheduling, analytics, and content tools, using performance data to improve results.
• Website Management: Independently handles routine website content updates and identifies opportunities to improve content.
• Campaign and Project Management: Manages moderate complexity campaigns, balances priorities, and addresses timeline and coordination issues proactively.
• Trade Shows and Events: Coordinates event materials, messaging, vendors, and internal partners.
• Photography and Video: Captures and edits photo and video content, including post-production for marketing use.
• Computer and Communication Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office (including Outlook) and demonstrates strong written and verbal communication.
• Works with an owner mindset, acts with high integrity, prioritizes teamwork, and supports continuous improvement.
• Honors commitments by following through on responsibilities and deadlines and communicating proactively when challenges arise.

Technologies

• Adobe, Canva
• Email automation
• Social media scheduling
• Analytics and content tools
• Microsoft Office, Outlook

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plans with employer match
• Company-provided Growth Participation Units (GPU)