Digital Content Specialist

Digital Author – ContentYour 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.Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over 1.5 million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world.Job SummaryAs a Digital Author – Content within the Rental and Used team at Caterpillar, you will be responsible for creating, managing, and maintaining digital content and product data across CMS (e.g., AEM) and PIM platforms that power experiences such as rent.cat.com and Cat Rental Store (CRS 2.0).You will play a critical role in ensuring that accurate, consistent, and high-quality content is delivered across digital channels to support customer engagement, dealer interactions, and marketing initiatives. Working closely with Product Owners, marketing teams, and engineering, you will ensure that content and product information are aligned, optimized for discoverability, and structured for scalability across platforms.What You Will DoContent Authoring & ExecutionCreate, update, and manage digital content across CMS (e.g., AEM) and PIM platforms for Rental and Used digital experiencesEnsure content is accurate, consistent, and aligned with brand, product, and marketing guidelinesAuthor and maintain content for Landing pages, product pages (PLP/PDP), and marketing pages, equipment descriptions, specifications, features, and media assets, campaign and promotional contentCMS (Content Management System)Author and publish content within CMS ensuring proper page structure, components, and templatesManage content lifecycle, including creation, updates, versioning, and publishingConfigure and maintain page layouts and components along with metadata and tagging for SEO and discoverabilityCollaborate with UX and marketing teams to ensure content supports user journeys and conversion goalsValidate content across environments (author ? preview ? publish) to ensure quality and accuracyPIM (Product Information Management)Create and manage product data and attributes within PIM systemsEnsure product content includes specifications, features, categories, and classifications along with images, videos, and related media assetsMaintain data quality and consistency across product catalogsSupport product onboarding and updates by ensuring accurate mapping and classificationCollaborate with upstream systems (CPC, supplier inputs, engineering data) to ensure complete and correct product dataSEO & Content OptimizationApply SEO best practices including metadata (titles, descriptions) and keywords and structured contentOptimize content to improve search visibility (organic traffic) and user engagement and content consumptionCollaborating with marketing teams on campaign content and SEO strategiesContent Governance & Quality AssuranceEnsure compliance with content governance standards, policies, and workflowsPerform regular content audits to identify data inconsistencies and outdated or missing contentMaintain consistency in taxonomy, naming conventions, and metadata standardsValidate content before publishing to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with requirementsWhat You Will HaveBusiness Analysis: Knowledge of business analysis and the set of tasks, techniques and tools required to identify business needs; ability to recommend solutions that deliver value to stakeholders.Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.Software Product Business Knowledge: Knowledge of and experience with the business aspects and operation of a software product; ability to manage install base, current uses, future plans, and product vision.Considerations For Top Candidates:Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Information Systems, or related fieldExperience in digital content authoring, content management, or web publishingHands-on experience working with CMS platforms (e.g., Adobe Experience Manager or equivalent)Experience working with structured content or product data in PIM systems or similar toolsStrong understanding of content lifecycle management, including authoring, publishing, and governanceExperience with taxonomy, metadata, and tagging frameworksHigh attention to detail with ability to ensure content accuracy and consistency across platformsStrong collaboration skills with ability to work across marketing, product, and engineering teamsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and/or enterprise CMS platformsFamiliarity with PIM systems (e.g., Akeneo, inRiver, or similar) and product data modelingUnderstanding of SEO best practices, including metadata, keyword optimization, and structured contentExperience supporting PLP/PDP content and e-commerce-style product experiencesFamiliarity with content integration between CMS and PIM systemsExperience working in Agile environments and collaborating with cross-functional product teamsBasic understanding of analytics tools (Adobe Analytics / Google Analytics) for content performance insightsExperience supporting dealer-facing or multi-region content environmentsSummary Pay Range: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00Compensation 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 benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement* These benefits also apply to part-time employeesVisa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates: August 13, 2026 - August 23, 2026Any 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.Not ready to apply? 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