(USA) Director, Communications

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 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred

• experience working as a staff member of a government official
• Master's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or related field
• Working in a global environment

Benefits

• 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 https://one.walmart.com/notices . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's 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 One.Walmart .