Communications Representative

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

What You Will Do:

• Create content for divisional employees as well as enterprise communication channels; ensuring that messaging and branding are consistent across all channels.
• Assist with planning and implementation of Caterpillar IT employee and facility specific communications.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and advise on the suitability of approaches for communication efforts.
• Develop and distribute communications materials such as written communications presentation materials etc. to deliver key messages
• Track and analyze metrics to measure the effectiveness of internal communications.

What You Will Have:

• Education/Experience:College or university degree in communications journalism marketing or a related field or equivalent experience
• Copywriting and Editing: Knowledge of copywriting and editing; ability to write review and edit texts and documents to promote marketing.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Successful candidates will also have:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Extensive experience with traditional communication methods including writing copy-editing content creation and management.
• Exposure to digital marketing graphic design video-editing podcasting and/or any other unique communication methods.

Additional Info:

• The location for this position is East Peoria IL
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship isnotavailable
• Domestic travel up to 10%

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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