Position Summary...
Senior Manager, Communications, Walmart Global Press Office
Location: Bentonville, AR
The Senior Manager, Global Communications – Walmart Global Press Office is a strategic thinker and communicator who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Every day brings something new—fielding media inquiries, managing reputational risk, or shaping proactive stories that reinforce Walmart’s enterprise narrative. Reporting to the Director of the Global Press Office, you’ll serve as a frontline operator and spokesperson, helping position Walmart as a trusted global brand. This role calls for agility, quick thinking, and the ability to pivot seamlessly. You’ll play an instrumental part in shaping conversations not only about the future of retail, but also about issues the world is watching closely.
What you'll do...
- Advance Walmart’s enterprise narrative and protect its reputation as a trusted global brand.
- Build and leverage strong relationships with journalists and influencers, responding decisively during moments of reputational risk.
- Serve as a company spokesperson by delivering clear, accurate, and compelling messages on complex and sensitive issues.
- Act as the first point of contact for media-related issues, shaping messaging and providing strategic guidance.
- Write, edit, and approve communications materials in close partnership with teams across the business.
- Conduct risk assessments and ensure message alignment and consistency across all channels.
- Provide timely, sound counsel to internal partners during high-visibility situations, including crises.
- Develop 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 deliver actionable insights to senior leaders and cross‑functional partners.
- Represent Corporate Affairs within Walmart’s Global Security Operations Center.
What you’ll bring: - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proven ability to distill complex issues into clear, persuasive, and compelling narratives.
- Hands-on experience supporting crisis communications and managing reputational risk.
- A calm, solutions-oriented approach when operating under pressure.
- Fluency in digital and social media strategies to enable rapid and effective response.
- Established relationships with national and business media.
- Experience advising and preparing executives for high-profile media engagements.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field with at least 4 years of relevant experience — or 6 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- Experience leading teams or guiding cross-functional partners in high-impact environments.
Preferred - Fluency in written and spoken Spanish.
- Experience working with Spanish-language media.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: 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.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Supervising Associates
Primary Location...
806 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.