Walmart is a global retail and eCommerce company serving consumers through hypermarkets, discount department stores, grocery locations, and an online marketplace. Its broad product offering is supported by a large physical-store network, direct-to-consumer operations, and the logistics and supply-chain systems needed to keep products moving across the business.
Director of Communications, Walmart U.S. Realty and Asset Protection
Lead communications for Walmart U.S. Realty, Facility Services, and Asset Protection, shaping media strategy, storytelling, and issues management. Advise senior executives, represent the company as a spokesperson, and guide high-profile external communications.
Description
- Own communications strategy for Walmart U.S. Realty, Facility Services, and Asset Protection
- Create proactive stories and manage sensitive or high-visibility issues
- Counsel senior leaders on messaging, media engagement, and stakeholder considerations
- Represent Walmart as a spokesperson and promote consistent external communications
- Partner with Operations, Government Relations, Legal, and other internal teams
- Develop relationships with journalists covering real estate, retail, labor, safety, and related subjects
- Translate business priorities into clear messaging, media strategies, and communications plans
- Lead external communications that highlight Walmart’s investments in stores, facilities, associates, and communities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related discipline plus five years of public relations, communications, or relevant experience, or seven years of comparable experience
- At least two years of supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to create and execute media and digital communications strategies tied to business goals
- Capability to assess media-relations performance and communicate results
- Experience counseling senior executives on strategic messaging and issue mitigation
- Exceptional judgment in handling sensitive communications and serving as a senior spokesperson
- Track record of developing and sustaining relationships with journalists and external partners
- Ability to coordinate effectively across functions
- Strong commitment to integrity, ethical conduct, accountability, and continuous improvement
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee stock purchase program
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off, including sick leave
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Associate discounts
- Military leave pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U education benefits paid by Walmart, including high school completion, bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates
- Walmart-paid tuition, books, and fees
- Additional compensation may include stock