Communications Specialist

What you will do

The best employee experiences dont happen by accident theyre shaped in part by communication that helps people understand where the company is headed what matters most and the role they play in moving it forward. As a Communications Specialist at Stryker youll help bring that experience to life for more than 50000 employees worldwide.

This role is primarily focused on supporting enterprise employee communications. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating and implementing communications that strengthen understanding inspire and drive deeper engagement for employees. This role requires a combination of strategic thinking collaboration excellent writing and editing skills and the ability to effectively manage employee communications addition to supporting day-to-day communications this role will help bring the companys most important moments business priorities and enterprise initiatives to life through compelling storytelling and engaging communication experiences.

• Support communications for key enterprise priorities ensuring employees are aware of and engaged with the companys most important moments initiatives and business milestones through thoughtful storytelling audience-focused messaging and effective channel strategies.
• Build strong partnerships across functions regions and commercial divisions to uncover story ideas that advance global editorial narrative.
• Advise stakeholders on the best channel timing and audience strategy to maximize relevance clarity and engagement while ensuring alignment to enterprise standards and avoiding unnecessary volume or duplication.
• Monitor performance analytics and turn insights into actionable recommendations that improve employee understanding engagement and action.
• Publish update and manage content across global internal channels (e.g. intranet newsletters email digital displays) to keep employees informed and connected.
• Support change and priority initiatives including rapid-turn needs sequencing communications thoughtfully to minimize fatigue and maximize clarity for employees.
• Champion the Stryker brand by thoughtfully applying brand standards voice and principles consistently in day-to-day work.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends and communication technologies; pilot and recommend new approaches that improve reach and effectiveness.
• Contribute to strategic communications planning in partnership with the broader team.
• Execute against defined enterprise editorial priorities and content plans supporting broader communications strategies.
• Maintain and curate company-level information and materials to ensure content is accurate current and easy to find.
• Reinforce enterprise communication standards helping ensure consistent messaging tone and channel use across functions and regions.

What you need

Required

• Bachelors degree

Preferred

• Bachelors degree in communications journalism public relations or related field
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with eye for detail (writing samples will be requested knowledge of AP Style a plus).
• Ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences through a variety of platforms (1-2 years experience preferred in internal communications or related role).
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Familiarity with communication tools and platforms a plus (SharePoint Viva Engage Staffbase Marketo or other email marketing tools etc.)

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• USN: $62400 - $87900 USD Annual
• US5: $65500 - $92300 USD Annual
• US10: $68600 - $96700 USD Annual
• US15: $71800 - $101100 USD Annual
• US20: $74900 - $105500 USD Annual
• US30: $81100 - $114300 USD Annual