Summer 2027 Internship - Upstream Marketing & Marketing Communication - California

Job description

Work Flexibility

Onsite What You Get Out of the Internship ​​ At Stryker, we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you won’t just observe — you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork that is shaping the future of healthcare.

As an intern, you will: ​ ​ Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced and growing industry setting​ Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills​ Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business​ Be a part of an innovative team and culture​ Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format Who we want ​​ Challengers. People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.​ Teammates.

Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.​ Charismatic networkers. Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.​ Strategic thinkers. Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.​ Customer-oriented achievers. Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.​ Game changers.

Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better. Opportunities Available ​ ​As a Marketing intern at Stryker, you may be placed in one of the following teams, where you will support initiatives that connect our products, customers, and markets:​ ​ Upstream Marketing : Support product development activities and strategic marketing initiatives that shape the future of Stryker’s portfolio.

Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, and customer insights teams to align decisions with customer needs while applying the Big Picture Marketing framework.

Marketing Communications

Partner with internal teams and external vendors to create customer-facing marketing materials. Contribute to the execution of Stryker’s communication strategy, including digital, advertising, and sales communications. Assist with product launches, trade shows, and sales meetings to ensure brand consistency and effective engagement with customers and internal stakeholders.

Majors Targeted

Marketing, Business, Business Administration/Management, Communications $20 min hourly wage – $35 max hourly wage, sign-on bonus, 11 paid holidays annually, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location What You Need ​​ Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship.​ Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (preferred)

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.​ Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Travel Percentage

None 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.