Senior Analyst, Communications - (Associate Manager)

Walmart; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Canada is seeking a Communications Specialist to partner with divisional teams in enhancing internal and external communications strategies. This role involves managing communications channels, crafting messages for various audiences, and supporting the leadership team in building Walmart’s reputation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in communications or public relations.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience in developing and executing communications plans.

Responsibilities

• Support various communications needs including memos and social media posts.
• Develop press releases and conduct media outreach.
• Manage content for digital channels and measure communication effectiveness.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Social media savvy

Project management

Solutions oriented

Education

Post graduate certificate in communications, public relations, journalism

Job description

Position Summary... Reporting to the Senior Manager, Communications, you’ll partner with divisional business units and cross-functional teams to develop, deliver and measure meaningful communications across the business that support Walmart Canada’s internal and external communications strategy.

What you'll do...

Enterprise Communications

• Support business partners and Canadian leadership team members with various communications needs, including memos, announcements, speeches, social media posts and LinkedIn articles.
• Manage and distribute communications/channels (memos, newsletters, townhalls, etc.).
• Support special projects and events with coordination, project management and content creation.
• Assist with crisis management activities, as required.

Storytelling

• Deliver compelling internal and external communications that help build the profile of Walmart Canada and associates and strengthen the business’ reputation.

Media Relations

• Develop press releases, media lists, pitches and content calendars and conduct media outreach.
• Build and maintain relationships with media to help generate positive coverage of the business.

Digital Management

• Manage and develop content for our digital channels: Workvivo, LinkedIn (Walmart Canada), TV screens and computer lock screens.
• Storyboard and create video scripts for internal and external use.

Measurement

• Conduct regular reviews of communications programs/channels to ensure activities deliver on objectives.
• Track metrics, develop dashboards/reports and refine programs as needed to ensure they remain effective.
• Stay active on the latest trends and best practices to identify opportunities for improvement.

Advice and Counsel

• Guide and support peers and leaders to solve communications challenges while ensuring overall consistency of strategic direction, positioning and messaging.

Qualifications

• Post graduate certificate or equivalent in communications, public relations, journalism or related field
• 3-5 years of experience
• Strong communication skills (writing, editing, speaking) and exceptional attention to detail
• Experience developing/executing communications plans & project managing
• Social media savvy – LinkedIn, Workvivo, Instagram & new/emerging tools and platforms
• Solutions oriented, flexible, adaptive to change and ability to maintain composure under pressure
• Customer centric and responsive with high sense of urgency
• Ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders, including those at executive level
• Keen desire to learn and take on new challenges
• Self-driven, with the ability to manage multiple competing and shifting priorities
• Bilingualism an asset (not required)

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Age - 16 or older Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location…

1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada Are you currently a Walmart associate? Please login to your Workday account and use the Find Jobs report to apply for this job.

• Find Jobs