Internal / Employee Communication Intern

Stryker is one of the world’s top medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including orthopedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology & spine products to help people live more active and more satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world. For more information, please visit our website at www.stryker.com.

What we are looking for:

Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

Curious learners. People who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop new ideas into reality.

Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to their teams.

WHAT WE OFFER:

The Corporate Communications team manages our company brand, reputation and messages that flow to our employees and the outside world. Our team feels passionate about building our special employee culture and protecting the strong standing our company has with external audiences. Our goal is to provide interns with a broad and challenging experience that will help them grow and expose them to new opportunities.

As a communications intern, you will be an integral part of the Corporate Communications team in Europe, working on challenging projects and helping to create compelling content that keeps audiences informed and engaged. You’ll have the opportunity to lead and participate in projects and initiatives primarily related to internal/employee communications, with the potential to support other Corporate Communications projects and initiatives related to social media, public relations, stryker.com, company events, etc.

YOUR MISSION:

• Develop and/or implement strategic communications plans

• Manage internal communications channels (intranet, newsletters, etc.) and editorial calendars

• Find, research and write stories about our company, our employees and our culture for our global company intranet and other communications channels

• Proofread and edit various internal communications for spelling, grammar, consistency with our brand, editorial style and usage guides, and best practices for communication

• Maintain and update communications materials

• Collaborate and lead within small-to-midsize projects and initiatives within the broader Corporate Communications team

You consider yourself as creative and journalistic, and you’re comfortable working with digital platforms (SharePoint, etc.).

You’re comfortable with leading meetings and communicating with groups of people. You’re also able to analyze situations and audiences and use independent judgment.

You can prioritize work and keep detailed, accurate and confidential information and records.

YOUR PROFILE:

You’re pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in international communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.

You are able to manage time, priorities and occasional conflict.

Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to work efficiently in a team.

You also have project management skills.

You can multitask, work under deadline, and bring tasks through to completion.

You are curious and also autonomous which makes you work responsibly.

You have strong writing and editing skills (samples of your writing will be requested); knowledge of AP Style is a plus.

You have an advanced experience with MS office and an experience with Adobe Creative Suite are a plus.

Fluent English language skills are required.

To be eligible, interns need to be fully enrolled as students in their universities for the duration of the internship.

Travel will be limited; 0-5% of time.

Additional information:

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Desired start date: September 1st

Desired duration of the internship: 6 months

Work flexibility: Hybrid