Position Summary...

What you'll do...

If you’re an expert writer and strategic executive communicator who is energized by the opportunity to tackle creative challenges at one of the world’s leading companies, then we invite you to apply to join us as Director of Executive Communications on our talented and growing exec comms team!

In this role you will make an impact not only on the future of retail, but on topics and issues the whole world is watching. You’ll lead the creation of speeches, presentations and other content for Walmart’s top executives—creating material that’s personally authentic to the speaker as well as consistent with Walmart’s narrative. You will work across the executive communications team to identify the right avenues to deploy these executives’ platforms and develop materials to support those activities This role is part of a collaborative, high-performing team of executive communicators that supports six C-Suite leaders and influences hundreds of others.

You’ll make an impact by: 

• Serving as a strategic communications counselor to senior Walmart leaders.
• Preparing speeches, presentations and talking points primarily for external audiences, with some internal as needed.
• Designing executive communications strategies that showcase Walmart leadership and expand awareness of Walmart’s strategy— working with teammates across the Walmart Global Communications team to drive those strategies forward.
• Applying creative ways to tell stories and determine the best way to reach and engage with target audiences; continuously challenging and improving the effectiveness of communication efforts, as well as monitoring and analyzing communication activities to inform future decision making.
• Coaching, staffing and preparing our top leaders for engagements.

You’ll sweep us off our feet if: 

• You’re an expert speechwriter with a background writing for CEOs.
• You’re a master at making complex subjects easily understood through words and visuals. 
• You have the confidence and expertise to coach executives on speech delivery.
• You have experience working across global teams, have high standards, and can hold project contributors accountable. 
• You have exceptional collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively across business teams; proven ability to influence without direct reporting lines.
• You have excellent writing and content creation skills; ability to quickly produce clear, compelling, motivating communications.
• You have proven strategic planning and project management capabilities.

• You have exemplary oral and written communications skills and engaging executive presence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a large global business and/or PR agency experience.
• Experience working alongside financial communications/investor relations

Travel: up to 10% of the time to support clients as needed

Benefits & Perks:  

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.  

Equal Opportunity Employer  

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, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.  

Who We Are 

The Walmart Global Communications team is focused on both traditional and new ways to reach audiences internally and externally and shape the reputation of the brand. Team members work cross-functionally with every aspect of Walmart business, connecting with associates across the globe. The work goes beyond retail. Our team has the ability to influence and impact communities across the U.S. in areas ranging from healthcare to sustainability to inclusion and diversity. We are a nimble group that comes from a vast background, yet are guided by the same north star: to work quickly, cost effectively and with vast foresight. Together, we innovate and are a force for positive change. 

Minimum Qualifications...

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Preferred Qualifications...

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