Communications Specialist

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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.

It's More Than a Job, It's a Career

We have an exciting opportunity at Caterpillar for Communications Specialist. This role operates at the intersection of news, data, and strategy—helping the organization understand what’s happening externally and why it matters to help inform how the enterprise responds. This is a high-visibility role that requires strong judgment, collaboration, speed and attention to detail in a fast-moving environment.

What you will do:

• Acts as the central hub for media team efforts and priority external initiatives

• Monitors and synthesizes media coverage into clear and concise reports, briefings and backgrounders

• Deliver insights on emerging issues, trends and risks, enabling data-driven decision-making

• Analyze media performance using both quantitative metrics and qualitative judgment

• Track and report on key KPIs (i.e. reach, sentiment, share of voice)

• Maintain strong awareness of the media landscape, proactively identifying risks and opportunities

• Collaborate cross-functionally on proactive storytelling planning

• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously with strong attention to detail, accuracy and speed

What you will have:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills; able to distill complex information into sharp, executive-ready formats

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate it into business-relevant insights

• Deep interest in news, media and how narratives are driven across industries and platforms

• Experience with media monitoring, analytics or reporting; familiarity with tools such as Cision and PR Newswire is a plus

• Proven collaborator who can navigate competing priorities and influence across an array of stakeholders

• High attention to detail with strong organization and time management

• Experience in corporate communications, media relations, public affairs or related fields

• Background in journalism, media or newsroom environments is highly valued

• Experience working in roles requiring rapid synthesis of complex information into clear outputs

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

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Irving, TX

• Sponsorship is not available

• International and Domestic travel up to 5%

About Caterpillar

For more than a century, Caterpillar has helped build a better, more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is shaping the future as the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial, the company’s primary business segments: Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries are solving customers’ toughest challenges through commercial excellence and advanced technology, driven by a highly skilled, dedicated global team.

Final details:

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Summary Pay Range:

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:

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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