Communications Specialist (REMOTE)

Work Flexibility: Remote What you will do: The best employee experiences don’t happen by accident — they’re 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 our Communications Specialist at Stryker, you’ll help bring that experience to life for more than 50,000 employees worldwide. You will primarily focus on supporting enterprise employee communications. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about creating and implementing communications that strengthen understanding, inspire employees, and drive deeper engagement across the organization. In this role, you will combine strategic thinking and collaboration with strong writing and editing skills, while effectively managing employee communications platforms. Translate complex business updates into clear, compelling employee-facing stories — researching, writing and editing content aligned to the global editorial strategy. 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 by 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. Support priority enterprise initiatives and time-sensitive communications, including rapid-turn needs aligned to business priorities. What you need: Required: Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field preferred. Exceptional writing and editing skills with eye for detail (writing assessment will be required, knowledge of AP Style a plus). Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office 365 applications. Familiarity with communication tools and platforms a plus (SharePoint, Viva Engage, Marketo or other email marketing tools, etc.) United States of America Pay Ranges: USN: $64,400 - $94,400 USD Annual US5: $67,600 - $99,100 USD Annual US10: $70,800 - $103,800 USD Annual US15: $74,100 - $108,600 USD Annual US20: $77,300 - $113,300 USD Annual US30: $83,700 - $122,700 USD Annual View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location. 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. Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.