Summer Corporate Intern – Communications

Career Area:

Students and Graduates

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.

We are seeking motivated and creative communications interns to join our team. This internship offers hands‑on experience in internal and external communications, content creation, social media, and project coordination. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, detail‑oriented and eager to learn about communication strategies that support business goals. The role will work closely with our communications team to craft compelling messages, support campaigns, and enhance employee and stakeholder engagement.

May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027

• Collaborate with stakeholders and advise on the suitability of communication approaches.
• Track and analyze metrics to measure the effectiveness of communications campaigns and tactics.
• Assist in the planning and creation of content for internal and external communication channels, ensuring that messaging and branding are consistent across all channels.
• Develop and distribute communications materials, such as written communications, presentation materials, and websites, to deliver key messages.

• Effectiveness Measurement: Knowledge of effective measurement techniques and ability to measure the quality and quantity of work effort for the purpose of improvement.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision‑making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Communicating for Impact: Knowledge of 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.
• Multimedia Technologies: Knowledge of multimedia publishing technologies and procedures; ability to use installed audio, visual, and animation software tools to produce multimedia publications.

• Currently enrolled in a full‑time, four‑year accredited college or university or graduate school in one of the following degree programs:
  Communications, Public Relations, English, Journalism, or Marketing at the time of application and throughout the program.
• Minimum 3.0/4.0 Cumulative GPA (no rounding).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools:
  Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, etc.

• Ability to write and edit content for various channels (emails, newsletters, websites, etc.) following AP style.
• Natural collaborator with outstanding interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Strong initiative, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in delivering compelling presentations.
• Exceptionally organized with keen attention to detail.

• Applicants will be considered for positions throughout the United States.
• Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
• Locations:
  Peoria, IL and Irving, TX.
• The position requires working onsite five days a week.