Position Summary...
What you'll do...
The Senior Manager, Global Communications - Walmart Global Press Office is an analytical thinker and communicator, ready 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 as part of the Walmart Global Press Office and make an impact not only on the future of retail, but on topics and issues the entire world is watching. This is a position that has you thinking on your feet every day, pivoting and multi-tasking fluidly.
You'll make an impact by:
- Advancing an enterprise narrative that will promote and defend Walmart's reputation as a trusted global brand.
- Building and capitalizing on relationships with key media and responding aggressively to defend the company during times of reputational risk.
- Serving as a company spokesperson to ensure complex and sensitive statements and key messages are provided to the media.
- Acting as the first point of contact for stores experiencing media-related issues, providing guidance, and gathering information to assist in crafting messaging.
- Writing, editing, and approving communications materials, coordinating with internal clients, Corporate Communications partners, and Legal.
- Risk assessment and consistent message delivery across internal and external channels.
- Providing guidance to and collaborate with internal business partners during times of crisis.
- Drafting and finalizing recommendations for initiative-taking media outreach and crisis communication.
- Supporting comprehensive media plans for Walmart's corporate and business unit clients to enhance the company's reputation by researching global business and societal trends to identify initiative-taking and reactive public relations opportunities.
- Monitoring company media coverage and reporting to internal clients and business partners.
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You'll sweep us off our feet if:
- You're organized, disciplined, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- You're an expert at making complex subjects easily understood through words and visuals.
- You have crisis management communications experience.
- You have a level head and analyze issues through a solution-oriented approach.
- You're comfortable with digital and social communications and response strategies.
- You have pre-existing relationships with consumer and business media contacts.
- You have experience supporting executive communications.
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.
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 https://one.walmart.com/notices .
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 $90,000.00-$180,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
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 Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or related field and 4 years' experience in corporate communications, public relations, or relevant area OR 6 years' experience in corporate communications, public relations, or relevant area. 1 year's 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.
Supervising Associates
Primary Location...
702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America