Communications Specialist

Career Area:
Communications

In this role, you will help translate division priorities, technical work and business updates into clear, engaging employee communications that drive understanding, alignment, and action. This position partners with leaders and stakeholders to create content, support internal communications plans, and strengthen engagement across the organization.

• 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.

• 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.

The primary location for this position is Irving, TX. This position requires a 5‑day‑a‑week schedule in the office. Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. Sponsorship is not available. International and domestic travel up to 5% of the time is expected. #LI.

$89,210.00 - $. Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Salary is only one component of total compensation.

• 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.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.