Director, Global Communications - Creative Director, Films

In addition to leading creative vision, you will assume operational, governance and people management responsibilities, including team budget management, resource allocation and stakeholder collaboration. This role ensures workflows are efficient, risks are mitigated and that production processes consistently meet brand standards. This role will be a key driver of innovation, integrating emerging technologies, tools, and storytelling formats to elevate the impact and relevance of video content across all channels.

What you'll do...

• Vision and Strategy
  
  
  • Set the overall vision for video storytelling, production quality, and creative direction.
  • Provide strategic guidance and align production efforts with the overall brand and organizational goals and content objectives.
  • Define the standards for video content excellence, ensuring outputs consistently elevate the brand.

• Creative Leadership
  
  
  • Oversee creative direction for all video projects, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and campaign goals.
  • Collaborate with other creative leads (e.g., design, writing) to ensure brand consistency across all creative outputs.
  • Provide final creative sign-off on video projects, stepping in for key approvals or strategic pivots.

• Operational Oversight
  
  
  • Own the team budget and financial planning, working closely with producers and financial administrators to monitor expenses, invoices, proper billing codes and proactively identify cost-saving measures.
  • Oversee the video producers to ensure resource allocation and team assignments are evenly distributed
  • Partner with producers to ensure efficient workflows and on-time delivery.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with high-level stakeholders, serving as the key liaison for video-related initiatives.

• Team Collaboration and Development
  
  
  • Inspire and mentor the video team, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.
  • Collaborate with the cinematographer, editor, producers, and videographers to deliver high-quality content.
  • Support the team by resolving challenges and ensuring alignment on priorities and goals.
  • Identify training needs and facilitate training sessions or workshops to enhance the team's skills and knowledge.

• Governance and Innovation
  
  
  • Establish frameworks and guidelines that inform the production team’s workflow, processes and final deliverables, ensuring consistency across campaigns and channels.
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard all video assets, as well as the team and brand reputation.
  • Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to innovate and experiment with new formats and storytelling techniques.
  • Act as a champion for video innovation, integrating tools and methods that enhance storytelling impact.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience
  
  
  • 15+ years of experience in creative leadership roles within video production, ideally in an in-house or agency environment.
  • Proven ability to lead teams to produce impactful, high-fidelity video content.
  • Experience working in or adjacent to corporate creative teams or news/media background a plus.
  • In-depth knowledge of corporate operations, business strategy and financial management.

• Skills and Competencies
  
  
  • Strong creative vision and storytelling expertise with an emphasis on video, but should carry application to other creative formats
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to align creative outputs with business goals.
  • Excellent leadership and team-building skills, fostering collaboration and innovation.
  • Expertise in video production processes, including cinematography, editing, and post-production.
  • Exceptional communication skills and executive presence, influencing stakeholders and pitching and presenting ideas effectively.

• Technical Expertise
  
  
  • Familiarity with video equipment, production tools and workflows
  • Awareness of emerging trends and technologies in video storytelling, including GenAI tools and experimental platforms.

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 a great compensation package, 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.

Who we are:

The Walmart Global Communications team articulates and amplifies our enterprise narrative to drive reputation, shape perceptions and strategically elevate our brands.​

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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 help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability—and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries—all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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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