AdresWhy join Stryker?
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Our total rewards package offering includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
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THE GROUP
With revenues of more than $17 billion in 2021, more than 46,000 employees worldwide, a presence in 36 countries, and more than 40 years of continuous growth, Stryker Corporation is a global leader in the orthopedic and medical device markets. Stryker offers a wide range of products, including orthopedic devices, trauma and spine implants, micro-implants, ortho-biology products, electric motors, surgical navigation systems, endoscopy equipment, as well as carts and emergency room equipment.
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 maste r'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:
Localization: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Desired start date: ASAP or August 1st 2024
Desired duration of the internship: 6 months
Work flexibility: Hybrid
About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com. (http:)
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.
