Senior Director, Communications
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Job Location:
Bentonville, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 130000 - 260000
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary...
The Senior Director Communications Local Communications is a dynamic leader at the center of Walmarts local storytelling shaping how the company shows up in communities across the U.S. This role leads proactive market-level communications that build trust protect and strengthen reputation and bring Walmarts local impact to life. Serving as the connective tissue between national priorities and local execution the Senior Director oversees local media relations crisis and management and Walmarts local social media program including local store Facebook pages ensuring communities receive timely relevant and authentic messaging especially in moments of heightened visibility.About the team:
Walmarts Local Communications team brings Walmarts presence to life locally positioning each store as a trusted integral part of its community by tailoring strategies to locally resonant business and reputation drivers. Through trusted local media relationships and an always-on local social program the team elevates Walmarts community impact and provides critical reputation support during moments of heightened risk. This role calls for bold strategic leadership and creative thinking to design and execute communications that deepen trust spark engagement and expand Walmarts influence at the local level.
What youll do...
- Develop and lead Walmarts national approach to local communications including Walmarts local social channels as well as top-priority local markets
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local and syndicate news reporters and services as well as new and emerging local media channels
- Direct and mentor communications teams building talent operational excellence and fluency in emerging AI and agent-based communications capabilities
- Lead local crisis and issues management including real-time response stakeholder coordination and post-issue analysis
- Manage agency partners and build partnerships that advance business priorities and deepen community engagement at scale
What youll bring:
- Extensive experience leading communications strategies managing corporate messaging media training and stakeholder engagement at senior leadership levels
- Proven ability to serve as a senior spokesperson handling media relations and crisis communications with professionalism and clarity
- Strong leadership skills in developing and mentoring high-performing teams and fostering collaboration across functions
- Strategic thinker with a track record of driving business and reputational growth
- Track record of evolving communications strategies by adopting new technologies and data-driven approaches
- Ability to analyze business and reputational objectives and implement communication plans that align with organizational goals
- Commitment to ethical standards integrity and promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
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 Live 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 .
The annual salary range for this position is $130000.00 - $260000.00 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.
Bachelors 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...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed there are no 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...
806 Excellence Dr Bentonville AR 72716 United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Walmart started with one man. In 1962, Sam Walton began with just one store and one mission: help people save money so they could live better. As a growing global digital enterprise and with over 11,500 stores, we maintain Mr. Sam’s vision, but now, we are able to help more customers ... View more
