Caterpillar, Inc

Public Affairs Manager

Caterpillar, Inc$147K — $221K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Exceptional writing and editing skills for executive-level content
  • Background in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
  • Ability to simplify complex topics into clear messaging
  • Strong collaboration skills and comfort working with senior leaders
  • Sound judgment and discretion in high-visibility situations

Responsibilities

  • Develop a public affairs plan to position Caterpillar’s technology story
  • Create content highlighting innovation and leadership in technology
  • Identify and develop opportunities showcasing Caterpillar’s intellectual property
  • Lead development of awards submissions for innovation-focused initiatives
  • Explore and coordinate speaking opportunities for executives
  • Engage with media and stakeholders to amplify innovation stories
  • Draft statements and support materials for media engagements

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career development opportunities
  • Incentive bonuses
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Communications

Job Description:

Job Summary

We are seeking apublic affairs professional withstrong writingand strategic communications skillstoposition Caterpillar’sinnovation story across earned and paid media, thought leadership, executiveplatformsand external recognition. This role will focus on shaping and amplifying narratives that demonstratehow Caterpillar is solving our customers’ toughest challenges – through customer-driven innovation, strong intellectual propertyand our talented people. 

This new position will go beyond traditional media relations and will partner closely with engineering, technology, HR, legal, segment and communications stakeholders and our government affairs team. This role will be part of the Enterprise Media team and is open to candidates in Irving or Peoria.  

 

Key Job Responsibilities 

  • Develop a public affairs plan aligned to our corporate narrative that positions Caterpillar’s advanced technology story to key stakeholder audiences  

  • Develop content focused on innovation and advanced technology leadership, including op‑eds, contributed articles and for owned channels, including web and social, as well as other materials  

  • Identify and develop opportunities and stories that highlight Caterpillar’s intellectual property, patents and innovation pipeline, as well as highlighting the people behind those stories 

  • In partnership with legal and our engineering team, lead development of innovation‑focused awards submissions, including researching opportunities, drafting submissions and securing approvals 

  • Identify speaking and thought leadership opportunities, developing talking points, briefing materials and messaging for executives and subject matter leaders 

  • Identify and engage with media, influencers and stakeholders to help amplify Caterpillar’s innovation stories 

  • Draft proactive and reactive statements and supporting materials as needed 

  • Serve as ageneralmediacontact for a variety ofCaterpillar-related stories and issues as needed, including supporting events and media engagements as needed

  • Collaborate with the enterprise media team to ensure innovation narratives are integrated into broader media and communications efforts

  • Measure and present Caterpillar’s results, as well as those of our competitors 

Basic Qualifications 

  • Proven, exceptional writing and editing skills; ability to produce clear, compelling, executive level content 

  • Experience in communications, public relations, corporate affairs, journalism, or a related discipline 

  • Ability to simplify complex or technical topics into clear, audience-appropriate messaging 

  • Strong collaboration skills and comfort working across functions and with senior leaders 

  • Sound judgment and discretion, with the ability to operate effectively in sensitive or high‑visibility situations 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience developing integrated public affairs and media strategies across paid, earned and owned channels 

  • Ability to distill complex topics into easily understandable narratives across formats (op-eds, bylined articles, advertorials, speeches and media statement) 

  • Experience in crisis communications or issues management; proven ability to remain composed and deliver clear communications under pressure   

  • Ability to navigate a complex, matrixed organization  

  • Familiarity with content strategy


 

Summary Pay Range:

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

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. 

 

Relocation is available for this position.

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

June 30, 2026 - July 15, 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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