Caterpillar, Inc

Communication Specialist - IPSD

Caterpillar, Inc • $89K — $133K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Proven ability in internal communications
  • Strong writing, editing, and content creation skills
  • Experience with multimedia production
  • Demonstrated project management capabilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement internal communication strategies
  • Measure and report on communication effectiveness
  • Create diverse content for newsletters, websites, and meetings
  • Ensure consistency in branding across communication platforms
  • Produce multimedia materials for key messages
  • Manage multiple communication projects and deadlines
  • Support the HR team with communication initiatives

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Communications

Job Description:

As a Communications Specialist in Schertz, Texas, you will own and be responsible for developing, coordinating, editing and planning internal communications across multiple platforms in support of Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD). You will work closely with the IPSD communications team to support approvals, metrics and tools.


What You Will Do:

  • Collaborating with global internal stakeholders and advising on the suitability of approaches for communication efforts through communication plans and strategies.
  • Tracking and analyzing metrics to measure the effectiveness of internal communications.
  • Ownership of division communications vehicles which includes writing, editing and distributing internal materials such as newsletters, websites, employee meetings, etc.
  • Creating content for employee communications channels; ensuring that messaging and branding are consistent across all channels. Content will range from articles and videos, to interviews, Q&As, infographics and presentations.
  • Developing and distributing communications materials, such as written communications, video production, presentation materials, etc. to deliver key messages.
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously while focusing on details, deadlines and prioritization.
  • Supporting the development and delivery of communications for the IPSD HR Director and global HR team.

What You Will Have:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Multimedia Technologies: Knowledge of multimedia publishing technologies and procedures; ability to use installed audio, visual and animation software tools to produce multimedia publications.

​Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience


Additional Information:

  • The primary location for this position isSchertz, TX.
  • Domestic relocationassistanceis available for those who qualify
  • Sponsorship isnotavailable
  • Must be able to travel up to 15% (Domestic)
  • Candidates must be able to provide samples of work (writing, graphic design, video, etc.)

Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location,job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 28, 2026 - October 12, 2026

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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