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.

This is Caterpillar

Caterpillar is a company of builders. Of problem solvers. Of innovators who want to impact the world. Our people build and design the products and services that help shape the communities where we work and live. We are building on our legacy and innovating for the next generation. One where digital- and technology-enabled services create improved outcomes for our people and the customers and communities we serve. ​

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Our ability to innovate and build begins with our people. Our tech and digital teams are at the forefront of Caterpillar’s evolution – taking pride in solving complex problems by building new systems from the ground up. On our team, you’ll leverage data from across our entire enterprise and more than 1.5M connected assets to solve problems and find solutions that open a new world of possibilities for our customers, dealers and business. ​

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While the challenge is great, so is the opportunity. Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies like AI, autonomous vehicles, telematics, robotics and predictive analytics. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters.

The Communications Specialist supports the Cat Digital division in cultivating a positive employee experience and managing day-to-day communications processes, including content, channels, processes, visual communications, and metrics. The incumbent partners with stakeholders across the business to ensure timely delivery of communications materials. The coordinator also supports ongoing process excellence efforts across the Digital, Technology & Distribution segment, supports communications on recurring annual programs, and provides business partnership support to Cat Digital leaders.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and advise on the suitability of approaches for communication efforts
• Track and analyze metrics to measure the effectiveness of internal communications
• Assist in the planning and creation of content for employee communication channels; ensuring that messaging and branding are consistent across all channels
• Develop and distribute communications materials, such as written communications, presentation materials, etc. to deliver key messages
• Drive process excellence in communications across the DT&D segment
• Develop high quality visual communications, especially PowerPoint presentations

What You Have:

• Effectiveness Measurement: Knowledge of effective measurement techniques and ability to measure the quality and quantity of work effort for the purpose of improvement
• Establishing and Maintaining Trust: Knowledge of developing and maintaining trust; ability to develop trusting relationships and provide solicited, respected and valued perspectives to clients/peers that guide thinking, facilitate issue resolution and enhance client/peer capabilities
• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Communicating for Impact: Knowledge of the concepts, tools and techniques for effective listening and communicating; ability to apply these theories to receive, transmit and accurately interpret information and ideas to influence others in various situations
• Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way
• Copywriting and Editing: Knowledge of copywriting and editing; ability to write, review and edit texts and documents to promote marketing
• Internal Communications: Knowledge of techniques and media for internal communications; ability to produce and distribute news, newsletters and other communications materials targeted at the employees
• Multimedia Technologies: Knowledge of multimedia publishing technologies and procedures; ability to use installed audio, visual and animation software tools to produce multimedia publications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing and/or equivalent experience

Additional Info:

• The primary locations for this position are Peoria, IL, Chicago, IL, or Irving, TX. This position requires working onsite five days a week.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• International and Domestic travel up to 5%

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Final details:

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Summary Pay Range:

$87,480.00 - $131,280.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

August 25, 2025 - September 1, 2025

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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