(USA) Senior Director, Communications

Senior Director - Communications

Walmart is a people-led, tech-powered company, and we're seeking an experienced communicator to lead storytelling for the innovations we build for our customers, members, and partners.

As a senior leader within our communications team supporting both Walmart Global Tech and our AI Acceleration, Product, and Design organizations you will develop and lead 360 communications strategies spanning executive, internal, external, and digital channels. You will serve as a strategic counselor to leaders, a steward of Walmart's reputation as a technology innovator, and a catalyst for stories that showcase the scale, impact and value of our tech and product teams.

You will counsel leaders, connect dots across all our business segments to amplify breakthrough stories, and inspire both associates and external audiences while protecting and enhancing Walmart's reputation.

You'll make an impact by:

• Creating a bold strategy for cohesive storytelling, utilizing owned and earned channels, to reach internal and external audiences and reinforce the role of tech and product in powering enterprise-wide transformation
• Partnering with business leaders, the extended communications team and stakeholders to source compelling stories and content that highlight innovation for customers, members, and partners, and ensuring consistent, aligned communication across the enterprise.

• Communicating with brevity and purpose, making complex topics simple and easy to understand, regardless of format

• Modernizing the way we communicate, constantly testing new ways to make an impact.
• Leading and developing a team of communications professionals , fostering a high-performing, innovative culture.

You'll sweep us off our feet if:

• Have experience engaging national, trade, and local reporters , with the skills to protect and shape narratives through media relations.
• Are a strategic advisor with executive presence , capable of influencing senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Are an exceptional leader of people who develops, motivates, and grows high-performing teams.
• Are a storyteller, creative thinker, and visionary , energized by shaping the narrative of a Fortune 1 enterprise.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment , balancing multiple projects with discipline and organization.
• Set high standards and hold yourself and contributors accountable to excellence.
• You have worked in tech comms both in-house and at a big agency

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 articulates and amplifies our enterprise narrative to drive reputation, shape perceptions and strategically elevate our brands.

In joining our team, you will play a critical role in cultivating a brand story that informs, influences and inspires, creating a strong brand affinity with storytelling that resonates on a global scale. We operate with the highest level of integrity to continuously enhance and protect the Walmart brand, making it synonymous with value, innovation and opportunity. We hope you'll join us!

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.

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

- Stock

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or related field and 6 years' experience in journalism, communications, or relevant area OR 8 years' experience in journalism, communications, or relevant area. 2 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Direct media experience., Government or media relations experience in a Fortune 500 company., Managerial experience running media components of political election or grassroots advocacy campaigns.

Primary Location:

1300 Se 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America