Senior Communications Specialist

Caterpillar•Peoria, IL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Caterpillar is looking to add a Senior Communications Specialist to our Earthmoving Division team. The Earthmoving team is responsible for the products at the core of our company, including the machines upon which it was founded. As the Senior Communications Specialist supporting the Earthmoving Division, you will have an exciting opportunity to make a difference for Caterpillar people – employees, leaders, and the communities within which we live and work. If you are looking for a career that values collaboration, creating engaging partnerships, impacts on a global scale, and an inclusive team culture, we encourage you to apply! This position is responsible for delivering strategic, internal communications plans in support of division goals, supporting our top strategic priorities, and serving as a business partner ensuring clear, thoughtful messaging for our employees and key stakeholders. Additionally, this position would be responsible for external communication processes such as editing some press releases, trade press, and supporting leader speaking opportunities. When you join our highly motivated, friendly, and innovative team, you’ll have a variety of experiences and the support needed to build the career you want. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong writing and project management skills as well as expertise in developing strategic communications plans and experience supporting change management initiatives.

Requirements

Effectiveness Measurement : Knowledge of effective measurement techniques and ability to measure the quality and quantity of work effort for the purpose of improvement.
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.
Copywriting and Editing : Knowledge of copywriting and editing; ability to write, review and edit texts and documents to promote marketing.
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.
Degree in Communications, Political Science, Journalism or equivalent .

Nice To Haves

Experience engaging, advising, and collaborating with senior leaders and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic support with communication efforts .
Proficiency with the Office 365 suite of tools including PowerPoint, SharePoint, Viva Engage, etc.
Experience working with graphic design and creative layouts.
Video editing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with internal stakeholders and advising on the suitability of approaches for communication efforts.
Tracking and analyzing metrics to measure the effectiveness of internal communications.
Creating content for employee communication channels; ensuring that messaging and branding is consistent across all channels.
Developing and distributing communications materials, such as written communications, presentation materials, etc. to deliver key messages.