Director, Global Communications (Global Governance)

Position Summary:

The Director, Global Governance Communications is an action-oriented, results-driven role responsible for leading legal and compliance communications for the largest company in the world. The ideal candidate approaches communications strategically and enjoys finding innovative ways to communicate that reinforce our business objectives and priorities. In this role, you’ll develop communications strategies and narratives that reinforce Walmart’s legal and compliance priorities, lead a team of world-class communicators, manage sensitive matters, and oversee analytics, processes, and reporting.

Director for Global Governance Communications Responsibilities:

• Drive comprehensive communication strategies (including executive positioning, media relations, internal, stakeholder, and social/digital), ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Serve as a counselor to senior leaders across the organization.
• Develop impactful messages that help move the needle with key audiences.
• Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate plans and initiatives.
• Serve as a company spokesperson, building and maintaining relationships with national, local, and online journalists.
• Continuously monitor trends, competitor activity, and audience preferences to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in communications.
• Proven track record of developing and leading impactful communications strategies.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with experience working with top-tier media.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Gracefulness under pressure and deadlines; must be able to manage multiple projects at once.
• Analytical and creative mindset.
• Willing to travel, as needed.

Benefits & Perks:

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include full relocation, bonus, stock, 401(k) match, associate stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

Who We Are:

Join Walmart, and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us, and you’ll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. Careers at Walmart

Minimum Qualifications:

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business, or related field and 5 years’ experience in public relations, communications, or a relevant area OR 7 years’ experience in public relations, communications, or relevant area.
• 2 years’ supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

• Government Relations, Media Relations, Retail Industry

About Walmart:

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability—and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance, and hundreds of other industries—all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas, and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.

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