Communications Specialist- Remote

Responsibilities

• Support communications for key enterprise priorities, ensuring employees are aware of and engaged with the company's 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Preferred Bachelor’s 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.)

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Personalized healthcare support
• Wellbeing program
• Tobacco cessation program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance

Pay

• USN: $62,400 - $87,900 USD Annual
• US5: $65,500 - $92,300 USD Annual
• US10: $68,600 - $96,700 USD Annual
• US15: $71,800 - $101,100 USD Annual