2027 Associate Marketing Specialist - New Orleans, LA

2027 Associate Marketing Specialist - New Orleans, LA Description About the Entry Level Role As a Textron employee, you'll take on meaningful work from day one-contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities. Who We Are Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support. All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company - Textron Inc. - which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow's technology in the world's hands today. Learn more about our products and history at TextronSystems.com. About This Role Textron Systems is seeking a Marketing Associate to support Marketing & Communications (MARCOM) activities across multiple business lines, gaining exposure to the full portfolio and developing foundational business acumen. The Marketing Associate will build technical functional skills across the marketing mix. This role offers hands-on learning opportunities including development of marketing materials across channels and formats, conducting and summarizing research, gathering and sharing data and metrics, shadowing our MARCOM Business Partners, collaborating with MARCOM centers of excellence, and taking ownership of both recurring duties and individual projects. Job Responsibilities (including but not limited to): + Support the development, execution and measurement of marketing campaigns and content across internal and external channels. + Help conduct audience and competitive research to inform messaging and positioning. + Draft and update product/program content, marketing collateral, digital content and other marketing materials across formats and channels. + Collaborate with Creative Services/Digital Development, External Communications, Employee Communications, and Trade Shows & Events teams to execute work. + Assist in developing shot lists/storyboards and participate in photo and video shoot coordination. + Support local, regional, and national events, including trade shows, demonstrations, conferences, and internal meetings. + Participate in project initiation, approval processes, and quality checks. + Take on assigned individual projects and recurring duties that contribute to strategic marketing initiatives. + Submitting invoices and working with vendor partners. + Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications: + Travel requirements: up to 40%. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to learn marketing systems and content management tools (e.g., Sprout, Hive, SharePoint, Bynder, Gather Content). + Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills with attention to detail. + Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. + Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities. + Proactive, curious, and eager to learn with a resourceful approach to research and problemsolving. + Professional verbal and written communication skills. Education Requirements: + Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business or a related discipline required. + Internship experience or relevant project work preferred. Why Build Your Career at Textron Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate. Our benefits include: + Competitive compensation + Day-one health and wellness benefits + Retirement savings options + Tuition reimbursement + Alternative work schedules at select locations + Relocation assistance for eligible candidates About Textron Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions. Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported. EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Recruiting Company: Textron Systems Primary Location: US-Louisiana-New Orleans Job Function: Marketing Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Entry Job Shift: First Shift Job Posting: 08/31/2026, 9:00:00 PM Job Number: 342693