We are seeking a highly skilled communications professional with experience in large organizations to drive transformational change and impact. The position will support Walmart’s Global Responsibility efforts across philanthropy, including Walmart and the Walmart Foundation’s $1.7 billion cash and in-kind giving annually through its community, opportunity and sustainability giving portfolios. In this role, the candidate will develop and execute comprehensive internal and external communications strategies to enhance our company's reputation. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in change and process management, using data and insights to inform communications strategies and leveraging AI to drive efficiency.
This role involves driving brand awareness, serving as a high-level spokesperson, advising senior management, and providing executive communications support, fostering media relationships, and ensuring sensitive messages are communicated effectively. This person will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure messaging is integrated across the business.
In this role, the selected candidate will engage in community and stakeholder outreach, build integrated digital and media strategies to drive business goals and support associate engagement. The candidate will lead creative campaigns to help Walmart’s philanthropic and community initiatives break through among key stakeholders both nationally and locally. This person will develop relationships with journalists and bloggers, monitor and measure media and digital strategies and manage public relations issues and opportunities. This role will also partner with the business to empower associates, customers, and members to support the causes they care about, helping develop a culture of local giving.
Key Areas of Focus
Creating Shared Value:Support Walmart’s mission to create opportunities for people to live better by strengthening communities, providing access to healthier food, creating economic opportunities, and promoting sustainability.Play a pivotal role in community outreach by sponsoring key community initiatives and supporting associate engagement.Enhance philanthropic efforts, focusing on initiatives that align with Walmart’s purpose and values.By joining our team as a Communications Professional, you will be at the forefront of strategic communications, driving impactful change while supporting Walmart’s overarching goal to help people live better.
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 $110,000.00-$220,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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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.
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