Salary
💰 $77,200 - $160,800 per year
About the role
- Executes communications strategies aligned with the strategic direction of the business
- Supports the creation of messaging and content for senior leaders in internal and external engagements
- Develops and refines communications best practices, strategies, plans, and related toolkits
- Contributes to defining measurable goals for communications initiatives and tracks performance using established metrics
- Assists in implementing strategies that enhance access to information for internal and external stakeholders and uphold Stryker’s corporate reputation
- Partners with Senior Strategic Communications Manager to develop messaging for business unit announcements, leadership updates, and town halls
- Writes and edits a range of business communications, including scripts, announcements, and internal content
- Coordinates with external agency partners and internal communications teams to support business goals
- Hybrid role with expectation to be based near Flower Mound, TX or Phoenix, AZ or Denver, CO and travel ~20%
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing communications, public relations, or a related field
- 4+ years of work experience
- Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills
- Proven expertise in writing and editing in AP format
- Strong command of grammar, punctuation, and AP style rules
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects while delivering on established timelines
- Ability to be persuasive in the absence of organizational authority
- Must be able to understand and work within complex interdivisional procedures and policies
- Experience in internal communications such us messaging for announcements, leadership updates, and town halls
- Understanding of internal communications policies, compliance, and brand strategy
- Preferred: 2+ years of experience in marketing communications, strategic communications, internal communications, or a related field preferred
- Preferred: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) and Adobe programs, including Marketo
- Preferred: Design experience preferred
- Preferred: Attention to detail and demonstrates the ability to follow up
- Preferred: Experience creating communication plans, and a track record of hitting key performance indicators
- Preferred: Proven track record of high performance
- Preferred: Experience working in healthcare organizations