Director, Communications - Policy

Position Summary

This exciting position is helping Walmart build plans focused on promoting our brand, building and maintaining relationships with the media and leading proactive efforts aimed influencing policy at both the national and state level that enable our mission of being a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer dedicated to helping people save money and live better. The ideal candidate is a proven expert in media relations, has experience influencing policy and finding innovative ways to reach target audiences.

What You'll Do

Serve as a high-level company spokesperson and lead our national media relations building and nurturing strong relationships with members of the media in the beltway.

Oversee the development and dissemination of stories that support a united enterprise narrative that differentiates Walmart and helps us grow and protect our business.

Serve as a strategic counselor and partner to executive leadership and stakeholders across the organization to navigate sensitive issues and further improve our media relations prowess as a team.

Serve as a subject matter expert for the enterprise, collaborating cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and departments to ensure successful communications that reflect all relevant knowledge of current and potential policies and of the business.

Continuously monitor trends, competitor activity, and audience preferences to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.

Set benchmarks and key performance indicators for success, evaluating results, and implementing improvements as needed.

Maintain a thorough understanding of industry's best practices, constantly driving for innovation and excellence.

What You'll Bring

Bringing and implementing best-in-class ideas that take our communications to the next level.

Understanding of policy environment, ways to create impact.

Leveraging your proven relationship-building skills to develop and maintain strong relationships with members of the media.

Using data and landscape insights to inform and design communications strategies that break through the noise and resonate with target audiences.

Strategically engaging cross-functionally with a winning mindset.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business, or related field and 5 years' experience in public relations, communications, or 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

Experience working as a staff member of a government official, Master's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or related field, Working in a global environment.

Primary Location

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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