Director, Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Relations

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

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Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR, seeks a Director of Communications to lead external communications for Walmart U.S. Realty, Facility Services and Asset Protection.

This role partners with senior leaders to tell Walmart’s story about investments in stores, facilities, people and communities, while guiding messaging and handling sensitive issues. You will serve as a spokesperson, advise executives on messaging, build relationships with reporters and stakeholders, and lead cross-functional teams

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications strategies for Walmart U.S. Realty, Facility Services and Asset Protection, including proactive storytelling and issues management.
• Lead communications for Walmart U.S. Realty, Facility Services and Asset Protection.
• Develop proactive stories and manages 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

Executive communications

Strategic storytelling

Spokesperson

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Public relations strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business

Master's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or related field

Job description

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR, seeks a Director of Communications to lead external communications for Walmart U.S. Realty, Facility Services and Asset Protection.

This role partners with senior leaders to tell Walmart’s story about investments in stores, facilities, people and communities, while guiding messaging and handling sensitive issues. You will serve as a spokesperson, advise executives on messaging, build relationships with reporters and stakeholders, and lead cross-functional teams