Director, Global Communications - Corporate Affairs - Walmart Stores

Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Director, Global Communications - Corporate Affairs - Walmart Stores
The Director, Global Communications, Walmart Stores is a strategic thinker and communicator, thirsting for something new each day. We are ready to welcome you to one of the most dynamic jobs out there.
Join the Global Communications team at Walmart and make an impact not only on the future of retail, but on topics and issues the whole world is watching. This is a position that has you thinking on your feet every day, pivoting and multi-tasking fluidly. You'll be leading 360 comms work for Walmart Stores, reaching diverse audiences both internally and externally. The ability to jump in with an executive presence and thought leadership is key.
You'll make an impact by:

• Ensuring corporate messaging enhances the reputation of business units across Walmart.
• Facilitating efforts to ensure continuity of messaging across the business.
• Advising and providing recommendations to executives on how to mitigate or address key issues through messaging.
• Developing and leveraging internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives.
• Identifying public relations opportunities, threats, and best practices.
• Developing and implementing strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce.
• Developing media and digital strategies for corporate and business unit clients.
• Serving 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.

You'll sweep us off our feet if:

• You have pre-existing relationships with consumer and business media contacts.
• You have experience supporting executive and internal communications.
• You're organized, disciplined, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• You're a master at making complex subjects easily understood through words and visuals.
• You're a storyteller, creative thinker and a visionary.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
Benefits & Perks:
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.
Who We Are
The Walmart Global Communications team is focused on both traditional and new ways to reach audiences internally and externally and shape the reputation of the brand. Team members work cross-functionally with every aspect of Walmart business, connecting with associates across the globe. The work goes beyond retail. Our team has the ability to influence and impact communities across the U.S. in areas ranging from healthcare to sustainability to inclusion and diversity. We are a nimble group that comes from a vast background, yet are guided by the same north star: to work quickly, cost effectively and with vast foresight. Together, we innovate and are a force for positive change.
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business, or related field and 5 years' experience in public relations, communications, or relevant area OR 7 years' experience in public relations, communications, or relevant area. 2 years' supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Government Relations, Media Relations, Retail Industry
Primary Location...
702 SW 8TH ST, BENTONVILLE, AR 72716, United States of America