Director, External Communications - Real Estate & Facilities

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase

Paid time off

Education benefits

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Director of Communications to lead external communications for Walmart U.S. Realty, Facility Services and Asset Protection in Bentonville, AR. You will partner with senior leaders to tell Walmart's story, shape messaging, and provide counsel during high-visibility situations.

You will manage proactive storytelling, issues management, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Government Relations and Legal to ensure consistent messaging and strong media relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field with 5+ years in PR/communications.
• 2 years of supervisory or cross-functional leadership experience.
• Experience advising executives on strategic messaging and media.
• Strong ability to manage high-profile, sensitive communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications strategies for Walmart U.S. Realty, Facility Services and Asset Protection.
• Lead communications for Walmart U.S. Realty, Facility Services and Asset Protection.
• Develop proactive stories and manage sensitive or high-profile issues.
• Advise senior leaders on messaging, media and stakeholder considerations.
• Serve as a spokesperson and help ensure clear, consistent external communications.
• Work closely with Operations, Government Relations, Legal and other partners.
• Build relationships with reporters covering real estate, retail, labor, safety and related topics.
• Turn business priorities into clear messaging, media strategies and communications plans.

Skills

Media relations

Spokesperson

Strategic messaging

Crisis communications

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations

Job description

Walmart is seeking a Director of Communications to lead external communications for Walmart U.S. Realty, Facility Services and Asset Protection in Bentonville, AR. You will partner with senior leaders to tell Walmart's story, shape messaging, and provide counsel during high-visibility situations.

You will manage proactive storytelling, issues management, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Government Relations and Legal to ensure consistent messaging and strong media relations.