Group Director, Communications - WMUS Growth
Group Director, Communications - WMUS Growth
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$ 160000 - 320000
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Position Summary...
This pivotal leadership role supports Walmart U.S.s growth strategy by leading integrated communications across the companys Growth Organizationa cross-functional team focused on redefining retail through digital innovation data monetization performance marketing and membership engagement. The organization includes Walmart Connect Walmart Data Ventures and U.S. Marketing.As the Group Director of Communications Growth Organization youll lead a team that builds breakthrough narratives strengthens executive visibility and drives earned media strategies that reflect how Walmart is transforming from a traditional retailer into a digital-first ecosystem. This is an opportunity to tell the story of how Walmart is merging commerce technology and media to create new customer and partner value.
What youll do...
As the lead communications partner for the Growth Organization youll define and deliver communications that shape Walmarts perception among customers media stakeholders and associatesgrounded in innovation relevance and data.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership
Lead and develop a high-performing team of communications professionals who support growth business verticals and initiatives. Drive engagement excellence and development across the team.
Executive Communications
Serve as a trusted counselor to senior leaders of the Growth Organization. Shape thought leadership speaking engagements interviews and strategic messaging for Walmart Connect Walmart Data Ventures and Marketing leaders.
Strategic Communications Planning
Design and execute integrated communications strategies that span media relations stakeholder engagement internal comms and social/digital storytellingaligned with business goals and external moments.
Narrative Development & Storytelling
Translate complex business tech and data topics into compelling stories. Proactively identify opportunities to tell Walmarts growth story through innovation membership data and media.
Media Relations
Build and maintain strong relationships with national trade tech and new media. Lead earned media strategies for announcements launches and brand initiatives across growth.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with teams across Walmart including Corporate Affairs Tech Merchandising and Finance to ensure message consistency and business alignment.
Agency and Budget Management
Manage external PR agencies including budgeting contracting and performance tracking. Ensure delivery of high-quality scalable campaigns.
Insights and Measurement
Use data market insights and media monitoring to evaluate impact refine messaging and optimize communications plans.
GenAI Super User
Utilize technology tools including GenAI to ensure you and your team operate effectively and efficiently.
Youll Make a Positive Impact By:
Being a great people leader in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment developing a high performing team and inspiring them to deliver great results.
Bringing and implementing best-in-class ideas that take our communications to the next level.
Leveraging your proven relationship-building skills to develop and maintain strong relationships with members of the media and other external stakeholders.
Using data and landscape insights to inform and design communications strategies that break through the noise and resonate with target audiences.
Influencing senior leadership with a commanding and engaging executive presence.
Being an expert storyteller and making complex subjects easily understood through words and visuals.
Leading with vision and clarity across a rapidly evolving portfolio of digital and data-led businesses.
Telling stories that connect innovation to customer benefit and commercial value.
Operating with a high degree of agility influence and collaboration.
For information about PTO see Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sams Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelors 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 . Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no minimum qualifications. Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no preferred qualifications.Minimum Qualifications...
3 years supervisory experience.Preferred Qualifications...
Primary Location...
702 Sw 8Th St Bentonville AR 72716 United States of America
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
