Public Affairs Manager

Career Area:

Communications

Job Description:

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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a public affairs professional with strong writing and strategic communications skills to position Caterpillar's innovation story across earned and paid media, thought leadership, executive platforms and external recognition. This role will focus on shaping and amplifying narratives that demonstrate how Caterpillar is solving our customers' toughest challenges - through customer-driven innovation, strong intellectual property and 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 apublic affairsplan aligned to our corporate narrative thatpositions Caterpillar'sadvanced technologystoryto key stakeholder audiences

• Developcontent focused on innovation andadvancedtechnology leadership, including op-eds, contributed articlesand for owned channels, including web and social, as well as othermaterials

• Identifyand developopportunities andstories that highlight Caterpillar's intellectual property,patentsand innovation pipeline, as well as highlighting the people behind those stories

• In partnership with legalandour engineering team, lead development of innovation-focused awards submissions, including researching opportunities, draftingsubmissionsand securing approvals

• Identifyspeaking and thought leadership opportunities, developing talking points, briefing materials and messaging for executivesandsubject matterleaders

• Identifyand engage with media,influencersand 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 supportingevents andmedia 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, executivelevelcontent

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

• Abilityto simplify complex or technical topics intoclear, audience-appropriatemessaging

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

• Soundjudgmentanddiscretion, with theability tooperateeffectivelyin sensitive or high-visibility situations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing integrated public affairsand mediastrategies across paid,earnedand owned channels

• Abilityto distill complex topics into easily understandable narrativesacross formats (op-eds,bylined articles,advertorials,speechesand media statement)

• Experience incrisis communications or issues management; proven ability to remain composedand deliver clear communications under pressure

• Abilitytonavigatea complex, matrixedorganization?

• 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

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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