(USA) Senior Manager, Communications

Position Summary...

The Senior Manager, Communications, leads the development and execution of strategic local communication plans by collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams. 

What you'll do...

This role advises on local comms strategies, effective messaging, manages communication distribution, and evaluates plan effectiveness through established metrics. The position drives innovation by integrating industry best practices and supports business objectives by aligning communication strategies with financial and operational goals. Additionally, the Senior Manager fosters strong team dynamics, ensures compliance with company policies, and promotes a culture of integrity and continuous improvement to advance organizational success.
About the team:
The Local Communications team at Walmart connects national business priorities with communities nationwide. They develop and implement personalized and localized communication strategies that enhance customer engagement, build community trust, and generate impactful earned media. As part of Corporate Affairs, the team leads reputation management and issues response by collaborating with business leaders, store operations, external agencies, and stakeholders. This team excels in storytelling, strategic communication, and operational excellence to deliver measurable outcomes that support Walmart’s business objectives and strengthen its presence across hundreds of markets.
What you'll do:

• Develop and implement strategic communication plans in collaboration with team members and cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
• Act as a liaison between the local team and Community Relations, US Manufacturing, Giving, and other key partners. 
• Support re-grand openings and new store storytelling.
• Develop and lead measurement as well as report-outs to business partners.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Contribute to industry benchmarking and best practice adoption.
• Drive continuous improvement by integrating innovative communication strategies and tools.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience developing and executing strategic communication plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong project management skills to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives effectively.
• Ability to evaluate communication effectiveness using metrics and benchmarking.
• Skilled in fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
• Creative thinking to identify and implement innovative communication solutions.
• Proficient in media relations and managing communication distribution channels.

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.

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.

Politics, journalism, or relevant area, Working in a corporate retail or Fortune 100 environment

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.