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Serves as senior-level corporate spokesperson by driving consistency in messaging; leading efforts to localize national messages for greater impact; addressing reporter requests and inquiries for top tier, national, and local publications; facilitating executive briefings; conducting media workshops; overseeing media efforts during crisis situations; and acting as a media liaison with governmental and non-governmental entities. Directs media strategies by implementing media plans; communicating and clarifying strategy for senior leadership; leveraging reputational advertising, web-based advocacy, polling, and external communications to promote earned media opportunities; creating executive engagement media plans, including speech writing, to leverage partnerships with influential local and national stakeholders; providing consultation on media relations in complex, high-impact markets; leveraging media exposure of corporate giving; developing and ensuring standardization of processes to improve efficiency and quality; mitigating risk around the use of communication materials and tools; influencing communications across the enterprise through leadership and expertise in communication theory and strategy; and leading and participating in marketplace benchmarking studies. Shapes the future of communications across the business to further organizational performance, associate engagement, and advocacy by building and leveraging global resources and relationships to create strategic communication organizations and networks; identifying, aligning, and optimizing global internal communication resources and systems; directing, facilitating, influencing, and inspiring a shared network of communicators with direct or indirect reporting relationships; overseeing and developing direct and indirect team members who manage clients, set strategic direction for key aspects of internal communications, and establish internal channels or capabilities; and developing and ensuring global adherence to messaging and branding strategy. Develops strategies to ensure proactive global engagement for senior executives by developing thought leadership platforms; monitoring and identifying business, social, technological, and communications trends; maintaining business planning knowledge base; identifying, analyzing, and implementing executive communications best practices; leading the implementation of strategies to leverage executive communications in digital and social media space; directing agency resources in the execution of global engagement programs; driving content development for speeches, presentations, and other leadership communications; reviewing and editing speeches; advising executives and subject matter experts on appropriate messaging and effective message delivery; and approving speaking opportunities. Manages selection and performance of Global Communications suppliers by identifying suppliers consistent with company's current business; managing request for proposal process; negotiating contract and service terms; and leading the evaluation of supplier performance in terms of contract agreements and compliance with company policy. Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning. Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent. Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy. Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas. Live our Values Culture Champion • Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance. Servant Leadership • Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent Embrace Change Curiosity & Courage • Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks. Digital Transformation & Change • Drives continuous improvements, supervises the adoption of new technology, and supports digital disruption in line with Walmart's business model. Deliver for the Customer Customer Focus • Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans and initiatives. Strategic Thinking • Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies. Focus on our Associates Diversity, Equity & Inclusion • Supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain diverse and inclusive talent; builds high-performing teams; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs. Collaboration & Influence • Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action. Talent Management • Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, builds the talent pipeline, fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.

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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .

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The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$260,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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• Stock

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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 Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or related field and 6 years' experience in journalism, communications, or relevant area OR 8 years' experience in journalism, communications, or relevant area. 2 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Media Relations

Primary Location...

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

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.