Communications Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.

Communications Specialist at Caterpillar Inc. helping translate priorities and updates into engaging content for employees.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeIrving • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,210 - $133,810 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in crafting clear and engaging communications that translate complex technical information into relatable content for diverse audiences. Proven ability to collaborate with leaders and teams to enhance messaging strategies and improve employee engagement through effective communication channels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s DegreeInternal Communications StrategiesContent CreationProject ManagementCommunication Metrics Analysis

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Hard Skills

Content DevelopmentTechnical WritingPresentation SkillsMessaging StrategyCampaign Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencingRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsTactical Execution

Industry Keywords

Employee CommunicationEngagement CommunicationsRecognition StoriesProject UpdatesCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with leaders and internal stakeholders to develop communications that connect division priorities, projects and business goals to employees’ day-to-day work.
Create clear, compelling content for employee communication channels, including written communications, presentations, recognition stories, project updates, and early-win moments.
Translate technical, engineering and operational information into concise, digestible messaging for audiences of all levels.
Support leader communications, talking points and meeting materials that improve alignment, visibility and message consistency.
Act with urgency to manage deadlines, elevate progress and use metrics and feedback to improve engagement and outcomes across channels.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly across audiences, influence alignment and tailor messages for leaders, employees and cross-functional partners
Proven ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate with leaders and teams and provide thoughtful guidance on messaging approach, tone and delivery
Ability to turn complex engineering, technical and operational content into clear, engaging stories that connect work to strategy, customer impact and business outcomes
Working knowledge of internal communications strategies, channels and best practices, including employee content, campaigns, recognition and engagement communications
Strong planning and organizing skills with the ability to juggle several projects, manage deadlines and structure work effectively
Strong tactical execution with a self-starter mindset, agility to move quickly and ability to highlight early wins while progressing work toward high-quality outcomes
Ability to interpret communication metrics and feedback, assess effectiveness and apply insights to improve messaging, engagement and outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks

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