Senior Communications Specialist

Stryker Group; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group is seeking an experienced internal communications professional to develop and deliver engaging content that informs and aligns teams across the organization. You will partner with business leaders, manage multi-channel communications, and measure engagement to continuously improve messaging.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration, maintain editorial standards, and drive change communications with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 2 years in communications, marketing, PR, or related field.
• Experience creating employee-facing content across multiple channels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, and virtual platforms.
• Strong grammar, copywriting, proofreading and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal communication plans supporting initiatives.
• Create and publish content across newsletters, leadership communications, intranet pages, webcasts, podcasts, and employee messaging platforms.
• Partner with leaders to gather information and deliver messaging aligned to business objectives.
• Manage communication calendars to ensure timely, consistent delivery of information across employee audiences.
• Draft and distribute business-critical and time-sensitive communications with accuracy and responsiveness.
• Edit, proofread, and refine materials to ensure brand consistency and messaging.
• Track communication performance metrics and analyze engagement data to improve reach and effectiveness.
• Create presentations and visual materials to support engagement and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Proofreading

Content strategy

Communication planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Teams

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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

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