Walmart
Senior Manager, Communications – Walmart Global Press Office
Walmart, Bentonville, Arkansas, United States, 72712
Senior Manager, Communications – Walmart Global Press Office
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Senior Manager, Communications – Walmart Global Press Office
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Walmart .
This role reports to the Director of the Global Press Office and serves as a frontline operator and spokesperson, shaping Walmart’s enterprise narrative and protecting its reputation as a trusted global brand. You will field media inquiries, manage reputational risk, and craft proactive stories that reinforce Walmart’s enterprise narrative.
Base pay range $90,000.00/yr – $180,000.00/yr
What You'll Do
Advance Walmart’s enterprise narrative and protect its reputation.
Build and leverage relationships with journalists and influencers, responding decisively to defend the company during moments of reputational risk.
Serve as a company spokesperson, delivering accurate and compelling messages on complex and sensitive topics.
Act as the first point of contact for media issues, providing guidance and shaping messaging.
Write, edit, and approve communications materials in collaboration with partners across the business.
Conduct risk assessments and ensure message consistency across channels.
Provide clear, timely counsel to internal partners during high‑visibility situations and crises.
Draft recommendations for proactive media outreach and rapid response strategies.
Support enterprise and business unit media plans by researching global business and societal trends.
Monitor media coverage and provide actionable insights to leaders and cross‑functional partners.
Represent Walmart’s Corporate Affairs team within Walmart’s Global Security Operations Center.
Desired Skills
Excellent organization and discipline, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to distill complex topics into clear, compelling narratives.
Practical experience in crisis management and reputational risk communications.
Calm under pressure with a solutions‑focused mindset.
Fluency in digital and social media strategies for rapid, effective response.
Strong relationships with national and business media.
Guided executives through high‑profile media engagements with confidence.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or related field with at least 4 years of experience in corporate communications or public relations.
Or minimum 6 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related field in lieu of a degree.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience or experience leading cross‑functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in written and spoken Spanish.
Experience working with Spanish‑language media.
Benefits Walmart offers competitive pay, performance‑based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k), stock purchase program; paid time off (including PTO, sick leave, parental leave, and more); short‑term and long‑term disability; and Walmart‑paid education benefits.
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Senior Manager, Communications – Walmart Global Press Office
role at
Walmart .
This role reports to the Director of the Global Press Office and serves as a frontline operator and spokesperson, shaping Walmart’s enterprise narrative and protecting its reputation as a trusted global brand. You will field media inquiries, manage reputational risk, and craft proactive stories that reinforce Walmart’s enterprise narrative.
Base pay range $90,000.00/yr – $180,000.00/yr
What You'll Do
Advance Walmart’s enterprise narrative and protect its reputation.
Build and leverage relationships with journalists and influencers, responding decisively to defend the company during moments of reputational risk.
Serve as a company spokesperson, delivering accurate and compelling messages on complex and sensitive topics.
Act as the first point of contact for media issues, providing guidance and shaping messaging.
Write, edit, and approve communications materials in collaboration with partners across the business.
Conduct risk assessments and ensure message consistency across channels.
Provide clear, timely counsel to internal partners during high‑visibility situations and crises.
Draft recommendations for proactive media outreach and rapid response strategies.
Support enterprise and business unit media plans by researching global business and societal trends.
Monitor media coverage and provide actionable insights to leaders and cross‑functional partners.
Represent Walmart’s Corporate Affairs team within Walmart’s Global Security Operations Center.
Desired Skills
Excellent organization and discipline, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to distill complex topics into clear, compelling narratives.
Practical experience in crisis management and reputational risk communications.
Calm under pressure with a solutions‑focused mindset.
Fluency in digital and social media strategies for rapid, effective response.
Strong relationships with national and business media.
Guided executives through high‑profile media engagements with confidence.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or related field with at least 4 years of experience in corporate communications or public relations.
Or minimum 6 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related field in lieu of a degree.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience or experience leading cross‑functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in written and spoken Spanish.
Experience working with Spanish‑language media.
Benefits Walmart offers competitive pay, performance‑based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k), stock purchase program; paid time off (including PTO, sick leave, parental leave, and more); short‑term and long‑term disability; and Walmart‑paid education benefits.
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