Develops and delivers internal communications supporting business initiatives, organizational priorities, and change management. Creates content across newsletters, leadership communications, presentations, intranet pages, webcasts, podcasts, and employee platforms. Partners with leaders, manages communication calendars, edits messaging, and tracks engagement metrics to improve effectiveness. The role also creates visual materials and handles time-sensitive business communications.
Work Flexibility: Hybrid
Travel Percentage: 10%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
In this role, you will develop and deliver engaging internal communications that keep teams informed, aligned, and ready to execute. You'll partner with business leaders across the organization, shape key messages, and use data-driven insights to continuously improve how information reaches employees.
What You Will Do
- Develop and execute internal communication plans that support business initiatives, organizational priorities, and change management efforts.
- Create and publish content across multiple channels, including newsletters, leadership communications, presentations, intranet pages, webcasts, podcasts, and employee messaging platforms.
- Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to gather information, develop messaging, and deliver communications aligned to business objectives.
- Manage communication calendars and schedules to ensure timely, consistent delivery of information across employee audiences.
- Draft and distribute business-critical and time-sensitive communications with a high degree of accuracy and responsiveness.
- Edit, proofread, and refine communication materials to ensure consistency with brand standards and organizational messaging.
- Track communication performance metrics, analyze engagement data, and recommend improvements to increase reach and effectiveness.
- Create presentations and visual communication materials that support employee engagement, business updates, and strategic initiatives.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, corporate communications, or a related field.
- Experience creating and managing employee-facing communication content across multiple channels.
- Experience using Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, Teams, and virtual communication platforms.
- Experience supporting organizational communications, business transformation, or change management initiatives.
- Strong grammar, copywriting, proofreading, and editing skills with attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with email marketing, communication automation, or campaign management platforms.
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite or similar design and content creation tools.
- Experience analyzing communication metrics and engagement data to measure effectiveness and optimize content strategies.
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- USN: $66,500 - $101,800 USD Annual
- US5: $69,800 - $106,900 USD Annual
- US10: $73,200 - $112,000 USD Annual
- US15: $76,500 - $117,100 USD Annual
- US20: $79,800 - $122,200 USD Annual
- US30: $86,500 - $132,300 USD Annual
Travel Percentage: 10%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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