Senior Executive Assistant, Communications

Wal-Mart • Bentonville, AR

33d • $50,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Senior Executive Assistant - Global Communications Location: Bentonville, AR Are you a master organizer with a passion for storytelling and strategic influence? Join Walmart as a Senior Executive Assistant supporting our SVP/Chief Communications Officer, who leads Global Communications for Walmart Inc. In this high-impact role, you'll enable leadership to advance Walmart's mission by shaping narratives that build trust, engage stakeholders, and strengthen Walmart's reputation worldwide. You'll be a strategic partner ensuring the CCO's time and priorities align with business goals, while fostering operational excellence across the communications function.

Requirements

• Proven experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, dynamic organization.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to drive initiatives from conception to completion.
• Exceptional organizational and communication abilities, with executive presence and sound judgment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, Excel) and familiarity with travel/expense systems.
• Ability to prioritize, solve problems creatively, and adapt in a rapidly changing environment.
• Professional integrity, confidentiality, and a genuine interest in advancing Walmart's purpose and communications vision.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or related field and 1 year's experience in field, administration, operations, or relevant area OR 3 years' experience in field, administration, operations, or relevant area.

Nice To Haves

• Experience applying AI and automation tools to improve operational workflows; data literacy for dashboards, metrics, and KPI reporting.
• Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage complex calendars for the CCO, triaging requests, optimizing time allocation, and ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Serve as a trusted liaison between Global Communications and internal/external stakeholders, demonstrating executive presence and sound judgment.
• Coordinate external speaking engagements and media opportunities, including logistics, briefing materials, and alignment with corporate messaging.
• Plan and execute key department initiatives, such as all-hands meetings, leadership offsites, and team engagement activities, partnering with other EAs and leaders.
• Support the CCO in preparing for high-profile meetings, leadership forums, and cross-functional strategy sessions.
• Manage logistics for domestic and international travel, ensuring seamless execution for events, summits, and stakeholder engagements.
• Handle confidential communications and sensitive business information with professionalism and discretion.
• Lead or contribute to special projects, driving efficiency, engagement, and innovation within the communications function.
• Facilitate timely expense reporting and vendor invoicing, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Champion operational excellence, leveraging technology and tools (including AI and automation) to improve workflows and departmental effectiveness.

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: Mid Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees