Director, Communications

Position: (USA) Director, Communications
Reference: R-2658097

Posted:

Location:

BENTONVILLE, AR, United States Salary: $110000 - $220000/year

Type:
Full time / Regular/Permanent Company:
Walmart Business Segment:
Home Office Lead communications strategies for Walmart U.S. Realty, Facility Services and Asset Protection, including proactive storytelling and issues management.

Lead communications for Walmart U.S. Realty, Facility Services and Asset Protection.

Develop proactive stories and manage sensitive or high-profile issues.

Advise senior leaders on messaging, media and stakeholder considerations.

Serve as a spokesperson and help ensure clear, consistent external communications.

Work closely with Operations, Government Relations, Legal and other partners.

Build relationships with reporters covering real estate, retail, labor, safety and related topics.

Turn business priorities into clear messaging, media strategies and communications plans.

What you'll bring:

Proven expertise in developing and executing media and digital communication strategies aligned with business objectives.

Strong ability to evaluate and report on media relations effectiveness to enhance corporate reputation.

Experience advising senior executives on strategic messaging and issue mitigation.

Exceptional skills in managing sensitive communications and serving as a high-level spokesperson.

Demonstrated success in building and maintaining relationships with media and key external partners.

Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure consistent messaging and public relations outcomes.

Commitment to integrity, ethics, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. 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 . 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 $ - $ Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Stock Summary Role  summary:
The Director, Communications leads external communications for Walmart U.S. Realty, Facility Services and Asset Protection. This role partners closely with senior leaders to tell the story of how Walmart is investing in its stores, facilities, people and communities, while also helping manage complex or sensitive issues. The Director works across Communications, Operations, Government Relations and other teams to spot issues early, shape clear messaging and provide strong counsel when media, community or stakeholder attention is high.

About the team:
The Walmart U.S. End-to-End External Communications team tells the story of how Walmart operates and the people who make it possible. Working closely with business leaders, the team manages complex issues, responds to media inquiries and leads national campaigns across areas including supply chain, real estate, energy and associates.  Strong media relationships and a close eye on industry trends help the team communicate clearly and quickly, build trust and show how Walmart serves customers and communities every day.