Director, Communications

Base pay range

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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 ’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.

• 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.
• Serve 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.
• Provide strategic expertise to Walmart senior management by collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure consistent communication and media relations.
• Ensure corporate messaging enhances the reputation of business units across Walmart.
• Provide overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs.
• Develop and implement strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce.
• Develop and leverage internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives.
• Engage key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and support associate efforts in these areas.
• Cultivate an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics and support the Open Door Policy.

• Storytelling, creative thinking, and visionary perspective.
• Pre‑existing relationships with consumer and business media contacts.
• Experience supporting executive communications.
• Exceptional organization, discipline, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Expertise at making complex subjects easily understood through words and visuals.

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.

PTO and/or PPTO can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related field.
• 5 years’ experience in public relations, communications, or a relevant area, or 7 years’ experience in the same field.
• 2 years’ supervisory experience or experience leading cross‑functional teams.

• Government Relations, Media Relations, Retail Industry experience.

806 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Director

Part‑time

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Retail

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