Communications Specialist

About This Role

This Communications Specialist role at Caterpillar Inc. involves creating engaging employee communications and executing communication programs that connect employees to the business strategy, culture, and operational goals. The position is critical for driving employee engagement, strengthening organizational communication, and supporting collaboration across the facility and broader division. You will partner closely with site leadership, business stakeholders, and the division communications team to develop compelling content, execute communication plans, and ensure consistent messaging across multiple communication channels.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, leaders, and subject matter experts to develop and execute employee communication initiatives that support business objectives
• Advise business partners on communication approaches, messaging strategies, and channel selection to maximize employee engagement and understanding
• Support the development and execution of internal communications plans that align with organizational priorities and strategic goals
• Create, edit, and distribute communication materials including: Employee announcements, Newsletters, Leadership communications, Presentation materials, Talking points, Digital content, Employee resources and FAQs
• Ensure messaging, branding, and communication standards remain consistent across all employee communication channels
• Track, monitor, and analyze communication metrics to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Partner with site leadership and the division communications team to support key business initiatives, organizational changes, employee events, and engagement campaigns
• Leverage multimedia communication tools and technologies to create compelling content and enhance employee experiences
• Maintain communication calendars and coordinate the timely delivery of communications across multiple audiences
• Support initiatives that promote collaboration, transparency, and employee understanding of business goals and priorities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience creating professional communications in a corporate, manufacturing, industrial, or business environment
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information to diverse audiences
• Strong listening, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and organizational levels
• Knowledge of employee communication strategies, tools, and channels
• Experience producing newsletters, announcements, employee updates, and communication materials that drive engagement and awareness