Senior Communications Specialist
Job in
Joliet, Will County, Illinois, 60432, USA
Listed on 2026-08-16
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-16
Job specializations:
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Marketing / Advertising / PR
PR / Communications, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Serve as the primary communications partner for the AI & Analytics, Digital Applications, and Digital Platforms teams within Cat Digital
- Develop compelling narratives connecting digital initiatives to business outcomes and enterprise strategy
- Modernize communication formats, styles, and delivery methods
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible stories for broad audiences
- Create executive presentations, talking points, speeches, leadership messaging, and strategic communications materials
- Develop content highlighting innovation, engineering achievements, and digital transformation initiatives
- Create, manage, and deploy internal communications through newsletters, Viva Engage, SharePoint, leadership messages, presentations, and organizational updates
- Partner with Cat Digital and enterprise stakeholders to identify and amplify stories supporting organizational priorities
- Support communications planning and change management for new technologies, digital initiatives, and organizational priorities
- Develop external communications including press releases, executive talking points, media statements, conference and panel materials, and thought leadership content
- Support executive visibility initiatives and position Cat Digital leaders as industry voices on technology, AI, and digital transformation
- Manage communications review and approval processes with Legal, Brand, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Advise three senior leaders on communication strategies, messaging, risks, stakeholder considerations, and organizational impact
- Manage communication priorities, workflows, timelines, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders
- Support leaders and teams across Cat Digital organizations
- Travel up to 25%
- Strong writing skills and ability to distill complex information into clear, compelling narratives
- Experience using PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe Express, or similar tools
- Strong understanding of visual storytelling and presentation-based communication
- Ability to learn technical concepts related to software engineering, analytics, artificial intelligence, applications, digital platforms, and emerging technologies
- Ability to connect technical work to business outcomes and strategic goals
- Executive presence and ability to support senior leaders
- Strong judgment and discretion with sensitive or confidential information
- Experience developing executive messaging, presentations, and leadership communications
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
- Ability to collaborate across functions and organizational levels
- Strong influencing skills and ability to gain alignment without direct authority
- Ability to simplify complex information and tailor messaging for diverse audiences
- Proactive mindset; ability to anticipate challenges and work independently
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies for productivity, content creation, and research
- Five or more years of experience in Communications, Public Relations, Executive Communications, or a related field
- Strong project management skills
- Proven ability to translate highly technical concepts into business narratives for non-technical audiences
- Experience supporting internal and external communications, including executive communications, thought leadership, speaking engagements, and media opportunities
- Familiarity with generative AI tools and prompting techniques
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and navigate sensitive business information
- Experience supporting technology, software engineering, analytics, AI, digital products, or digital transformation preferred
- Experience working with global teams and stakeholders preferred
- Sponsorship is not available for this position
- Successful completion of a drug screen required
Demonstrates strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear narratives. Proficient in managing internal and external communications, supporting executive visibility, and leveraging emerging technologies for effective storytelling.
Highest-signal resume keywords- Strong Writing Skills
- Executive Communications Experience
- Visual Storytelling Expertise
- Project Management Skills
- Experience with AI Tools
- Content Development
- Executive Messaging
- Presentation Creation
- Technical Concept Translation
- Change Management
- Collaboration
- Influencing Skills
- Judgment and Discretion
- Proactive Mindset
- Ability to Simplify Complex Information
- Communications
- Public Relations
- Digital Transformation
- AI
- Software Engineering
- Power Point
- Canva
- Adobe Express
- Viva Engage
- Share Point
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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