Senior Manager, Communications - Walmart Global Press Office

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Global Communications – Walmart Global Press Office is a strategic thinker and communicator who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Every day brings something new—fielding media inquiries, managing reputational risk, or shaping proactive stories that reinforce Walmart’s enterprise narrative. Reporting to the Director of the Global Press Office, you’ll serve as a frontline operator and spokesperson, helping position Walmart as a trusted global brand. This role calls for agility, quick thinking, and the ability to pivot seamlessly. You’ll play an instrumental part in shaping conversations not only about the future of retail, but also about issues the world is watching closely.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proven ability to distill complex issues into clear, persuasive, and compelling narratives.
• Hands-on experience supporting crisis communications and managing reputational risk.
• A calm, solutions-oriented approach when operating under pressure.
• Fluency in digital and social media strategies to enable rapid and effective response.
• Established relationships with national and business media.
• Experience advising and preparing executives for high-profile media engagements.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field with at least 4 years of relevant experience — or 6 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience leading teams or guiding cross-functional partners in high-impact environments.
• 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

• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish.
• Experience working with Spanish-language media.
• Supervising Associates

Responsibilities

• Advance Walmart’s enterprise narrative and protect its reputation as a trusted global brand.
• Build and leverage strong relationships with journalists and influencers, responding decisively during moments of reputational risk.
• Serve as a company spokesperson by delivering clear, accurate, and compelling messages on complex and sensitive issues.
• Act as the first point of contact for media-related issues, shaping messaging and providing strategic guidance.
• Write, edit, and approve communications materials in close partnership with teams across the business.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure message alignment and consistency across all channels.
• Provide timely, sound counsel to internal partners during high-visibility situations, including crises.
• Develop recommendations for proactive media outreach and rapid response strategies.
• Support enterprise and business unit media plans by researching global business and societal trends.
• Monitor media coverage and deliver actionable insights to senior leaders and cross‑functional partners.
• Represent Corporate Affairs within Walmart’s Global Security Operations Center.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Performance-based bonus awards
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase
• Company-paid life insurance
• PTO (including sick leave)
• Parental leave
• Family care leave
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• Voting leave
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption expense reimbursement
• Surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior