Director, Communications

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

1d • $110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Director, Global Communications (Southwest BU) is a strategic thinker and agile communicator, energized by the unexpected and ready to tackle what’s next. This is one of the most dynamic roles in the business, helping develop and shape conversations that matter to the future of retail and the world at large. You’ll lead high-impact communications efforts that reach diverse audiences across internal and external channels. You’ll need to pivot quickly, manage multiple priorities, and bring executive presence and thought leadership to every challenge.

Requirements

• You’re a storyteller, creative thinker, and a visionary.
• You have pre-existing relationships with consumer and business media contacts.
• You have experience supporting executive communications.
• You’re organized, disciplined, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• You’re an expert at making complex subjects easily understood through words and visuals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business, or related field and 5 years’ experience in public relations, communications, or relevant area OR 7 years’ experience in public relations, communications, or relevant area.
• 2 years’ supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Government Relations
• Media Relations
• Retail Industry

Responsibilities

• Design and execute media and digital strategies for corporate and business unit clients by identifying opportunities and risks, integrating best practices, and aligning with strategic priorities.
• Monitor performance, measure impact, and report outcomes to strengthen reputation and drive continuous improvement.
• Guide strategic messaging efforts from rollout through post-launch, including influencer engagement.
• Assess the financial and social impact of key issues, advise executives on mitigation strategies, and recommend messaging adjustments based on legislation, stakeholder input, or program changes.
• Serving as a high-level company spokesperson to ensure statements and key messages of sensitivity and impact are provided to the media by improving and protecting the corporate or division reputation.
• Providing strategic expertise to Walmart senior management by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent communication and media relations.
• Ensuring corporate messaging enhances the reputation of business units across Walmart.
• Providing overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs.
• Developing and implementing strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce.
• Developing and leveraging internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives.
• Engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas.
• Cultivating an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics and supporting the Open Door Policy.

Benefits

• At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
• Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.
• Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees