Communications Specialist

Irving, TX (On-site)

$98K/yr – $146K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 19 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and execute internal and external communications strategies, manage division communications vehicles, and translate complex ideas into clear, audience-focused messaging across multiple channels.

  • Lead comprehensive communications plans aligned with business strategy
  • Collaborate with global stakeholders to guide messaging
  • Monitor metrics to continuously improve engagement

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with global internal stakeholders and advise on the suitability of approaches for communication efforts through communication plans and strategies.
  • Ownership of division communications vehicles, which includes writing, editing and distributing internal materials such as newsletters, websites, employee meetings, etc.
  • Create content for employee communications channels, ensuring that messaging and branding are consistent across all channels. Content will range from articles and videos, to interviews, Q&As, infographics and presentations.
  • Develop, own and execute comprehensive communications plans, including messaging and materials that inform, inspire and align employees to business strategy and customer objectives.
  • Translate complex concepts into clear, audience-appropriate communications for internal and external stakeholders
  • Embrace technology and innovation to reach and engage audiences in new and creative ways
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while focusing on details, deadlines and prioritization.
  • Analyze performance and monitor communications metrics to refine strategies and continuously improve engagement

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.

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*
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Caterpillar Inc.

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For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, 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. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Founded in 1925
Irving, Texas, USA
61K employees (2,910 in marketing)
83% recommend to a friend
85% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$98K/yr – $146K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $136K. Based on 6,192 salaries.

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Funding

Total Funding
$3.5B
Last Raise
$3.5B
Post IPO Debt, 7 months ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $3.5B
  • Oct 2024
    Grant • $5M
  • Jun 2019
    Grant

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
781.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
48.1%
Direct
35.5%
Referral
9.7%
Social
5.7%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~60.6K
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Communications Specialist

Caterpillar Inc. · Irving, TX · On-site