Senior Manager, Communications - Foundation/Disaster Relief

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

10d•$90,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Walmart’s Global Communications team and help shape the future of retail and global responsibility. As Senior Manager, Communications – Philanthropy & Disaster Relief , you’ll play a pivotal role in telling the story of Walmart’s impact through our giving strategy pillars: community, sustainability, and opportunity. You’ll lead high-impact communications that spotlight Walmart’s philanthropic initiatives and disaster response efforts, collaborating with top executives to drive Walmart’s reputation and purpose. About Global Communications: Our Global Communications team operates at the heart of Walmart’s mission, telling the stories that matter most to our associates, customers, and communities. We drive proactive, data-driven strategies that elevate Walmart’s impact and innovation, connecting diverse audiences and supporting the company’s goals for positive change worldwide.

Requirements

Extensive experience in strategic communications, with a focus on philanthropy, disaster relief, or social impact within large organizations.
Expertise in storytelling, media relations, and simplifying complex topics related to charitable giving and crisis response.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Executive presence and thought leadership in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
Proven ability to deliver clear, persuasive communications across diverse audiences.
Experience engaging with national, trade, and local reporters on issues of philanthropy and disaster response.
Familiarity with Walmart’s purpose and values, and ability to translate them into impactful communications that drive positive change.
Comfort with using AI tools and data analytics to inform strategy and execution.
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or related field and 4 years’ experience in corporate communications, public relations, or relevant area OR 6 years’ experience in corporate communications, public relations, or relevant area.
1 year’s supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Supervising Associates

Responsibilities

Develop and execute AI-powered, data-informed communications strategies that highlight Walmart’s philanthropic giving, community investments, and disaster relief initiatives—demonstrating our commitment to building stronger communities, advancing sustainability, and expanding opportunity for all.
Source and create compelling stories that reinforce Walmart’s leadership in charitable giving, community resilience, and rapid disaster relief efforts.
Serve as a high-level spokesperson, building relationships with national, trade, and local media to amplify Walmart’s philanthropic and disaster relief impact.
Advise senior executives and prepare them for high-profile speaking engagements and media interactions related to philanthropy and disaster response.
Write, edit, and deliver impactful messages across multiple channels, simplifying complex topics into clear, persuasive communications that inspire action and support.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including the Walmart Foundation and Emergency Operations, to ensure consistent messaging and strategic alignment.
Monitor and measure media and digital strategies, identifying opportunities and threats to Walmart’s reputation in the areas of philanthropy and disaster relief.
Apply shared value frameworks to align communications with Walmart’s purpose, long-term business strategy, and commitment to supporting communities in times of need.
Use analytics and insights to shape campaigns, optimize messaging, and measure impact across media and digital platforms, with a focus on philanthropy and disaster response.

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.
The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment.
It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock