(USA) Senior Manager, Communications

Bentonville, AR (On-site)

$90K/yr – $180K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 6 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive Walmart\'s sourcing communications, shaping the narrative, coordinating media and executive interview readiness, and advising senior sourcing leaders on thought leadership and strategic messaging.

  • Lead cross-functional messaging for supplier development and procurement initiatives
  • Coordinate press events and executive interview readiness
  • Advise senior leaders on thought leadership and strategic communication

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Developing communication strategies for Walmart's sourcing & procurement organization, encompassing supplier development, procurement, sourcing initiatives, innovation, surety of supply, operations, and people and tech.
  • Acting as a strategic advisor to the business.
  • Shaping Walmart's sourcing narrative.
  • Leading press events and media announcements, including executive interview preparation.
  • Counseling on speaking opportunities and interview requests.
  • Partnering with senior sourcing leaders to enhance their thought leadership.
  • Operating with a high sense of urgency.
  • Delivering communication assets that enhance the enterprise narrative.
  • Taking initiative and getting out ahead of challenges.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or related field and 4 years’ experience in corporate communications, public relations, or relevant area OR 6 years’ experience in corporate communications, public relations, or relevant area.
  • 1 year’s supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams.
  • passport with no legal restrictions to travel.

Preferred

  • Politics, journalism, or relevant area, Working in a corporate retail or Fortune 100 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 .
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Salaries

Posted range

$90K/yr – $180K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $138K. Based on 5,795 salaries.

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(USA) Senior Manager, Communications

Walmart · Bentonville, AR · On-site