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Communications Specialist

Caterpillar

Caterpillar

Marketing & Communications
Peoria, IL, USA
USD 95,640-143,520 / year
Posted on Mar 21, 2025

Career Area:

Communications

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

The Earthmoving team is responsible for the products at the core of our company, including the machines upon which it was founded. As a communications representative supporting the Earthmoving Division you will have the opportunity to apply your unique life and job experiences and work in a team environment where your ideas are heard, and your contributions are celebrated.

This position is responsible for delivering strategic, internal communications plans in support of division goals, supporting human resources priorities and serving as a business partner ensuring clear, thoughtful messaging for our employees and key stakeholders. When you join our highly motivated, friendly and innovative team, you’ll have a variety of experiences and the support needed to build the career you want.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong writing and project management skills as well as expertise in developing strategic communications plans and experience supporting change management initiatives.

What you will do:

  • Creatively partner with key stakeholders to build and execute strategic communication plans and deliverable. Deliverables may include videos, talking points, internal articles, internal social media posts, large internal meetings, presentations, and some external press release editing and support.

  • Use storytelling to create and support employee engagement initiatives and programs.

  • Own and deliver select creative communications vehicles, including division-wide meeting ownership.

  • Provide dedicated strategic communications support for our Human Resources initiatives and create and own a highlight campaign for Earthmoving products.

What you will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

  • 3-5 years of communications related experience with expertise in corporate communication including internal communications

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

  • Strong writing skills and strategic communications planning experience

  • Understanding of change management principles with the ability to influence adoption of strategic initiatives through effective communication

  • Proven experience with the use of a variety of communication channels and tools ranging from video to Office365 tools such as SharePoint, Viva Engage, and Teams.

  • Ability to simplify information for communication to a broad, international audience

  • Strong project management, teamwork and creative thinking skills

  • Sense of urgency, ability to quickly prioritize and excellent interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization

Additional Details:

  • Location: East Peoria, IL

  • Domestic relocation is offered for those who qualify

  • 5% of travel is expected

Summary Pay Range:

$95,640.00 - $143,520.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

  • 401(k) savings plans*

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

  • Health Lifestyle Programs*

  • Employee Assistance Program*

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

  • Career Development*

  • Incentive bonus*

  • Disability benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Adoption benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

March 21, 2025 - March 30, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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