Enterprise Social Impact Lead

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.

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

We are seeking an outstanding Enterprise Social Impact Lead to design, development, produce and provide consultation on a variety of internal and external communications materials and media that reflect the Corporate Social Responsibility mission at Caterpillar.

What You Will Do:

• Set and guide the strategy for all communications, and public relations messages and external and internal content, to consistently articulate the mission of Caterpillar CSR
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop communications strategies that will broaden programmatic reach and deepen impact. Develop relationships with peer groups, business unit communicators, leaders and SMEs globally
• Implement communication processes to create momentum and awareness as well as to test the effectiveness of communications activities. Develop and refine Caterpillar CSR "core" messages to ensure organizational consistency
• Review external talking points and presentations from an Enterprise POV. Ability to coach and support senior leaders as spokespersons
• Identify media opportunities and risks based on business and industry knowledge
• Develop content for internal and external storytelling
• Find stories, generate media pitches to enhance reputation in key markets
• Provide reactive media support as needed
• Build and maintain media relationships with reporters
• Support enterprise stories by providing segment-focused expertise
• Monitor industry and competitor news for story ideas

What You Have:                

• Strategic Planning: Strategic planning in support of the overall business plan
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
• Initiative: Being proactive and committing to action on self-identified job responsibilities and challenges; ability to seek out work and the drive to accomplish goals
• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner

Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience

Additional Info :

• The primary location for this position is at our Global Headquarters in Irving, Texas.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• International and Domestic travel up to 10%

What You Will Get:

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance.  We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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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Posting Dates:

November 22, 2024 - December 1, 2024

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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