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Position Summary...

What you'll do...

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.

You’ll Make an Impact By:

+ Advancing Walmart’s enterprise narrative and protecting its reputation as a trusted global brand.

+ Building and leveraging relationships with journalists and influencers, and responding decisively to defend the company during moments of reputational risk.

+ Serving as a company spokesperson, delivering accurate and compelling messages on complex and sensitive topics.

+ Acting as the first point of contact for media issues, providing guidance and shaping messaging.

+ Writing, editing, and approving communications materials in collaboration with partners across the business.

+ Conducting risk assessments and ensuring message consistency across all channels.

+ Providing clear, timely counsel to internal partners during high-visibility situations and crises.

+ Drafting recommendations for proactive media outreach and rapid response strategies.

+ Supporting enterprise and business unit media plans by researching global business and societal trends.

+ Monitoring media coverage and providing actionable insights to leaders and cross-functional partners.

+ Representing the Corporate Affairs team within Walmart’s Global Security Operations Center.

You’ll Sweep Us Off Our Feet If:

+ You excel at organization and discipline, confidently managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

+ You distill complex topics into clear, compelling, and persuasive narratives.

+ You bring practical experience in crisis management and reputational risk communications.

+ You stay calm under pressure, approaching challenges with a solutions-focused mindset.

+ You are fluent in digital and social media strategies for rapid, effective response.

+ You have cultivated strong relationships with national and business media.

+ You have guided executives through high-profile media engagements with confidence.

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 a related field, with at least 4 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a relevant area.

+ Minimum of 6 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related field in lieu of a degree.

+ At least 1 year of supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Fluency in both written and spoken Spanish.

+ Experience working with Spanish-language media.

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 (https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J) .

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The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00

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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._

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.

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.