Media & Public Affairs Manager

About the role

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who care 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop a public affairs plan aligned to our corporate narrative that positions Caterpillar’s advanced technology story to key stakeholder audiences
• Create 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
• 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 a general media contact for a variety of Caterpillar-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

Requirements

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

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

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

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

Direct experience working with national media

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

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

Qualifications

• Ability to distill complex topics into easily understandable narratives across formats (op-eds, bylined articles, advertorials, speeches and media statement)
• Ability to navigate a complex, matrixed organization
• Familiarity with content strategy

Skills

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

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

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

Pay

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

Schedule

Partially remote