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Senior Manager, Global Communications - Editorial

Walmart

Walmart

Marketing & Communications
Bentonville, AR, USA
Posted on Dec 25, 2024

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

The ideal Senior Manager, Global Communications - Editorial, is an analytical thinker who loves shaping, writing, and telling stories primarily through owned digital channels (corporate site, social media, radio/audio, digital signs, and apps, etc.). As a baseline, strong candidates for this role will have demonstrated excellence in writing, editing and the strategic application of creative thinking to differentiate and humanize brands through a storytelling lens. Join Global Communications at Walmart and make an impact not only on the future of retail but on topics and issues the entire world is watching.

You’ll think on your feet daily, pivoting and multitasking on a variety of storytelling tasks. You’ll be involved in projects that reach diverse audiences both internally and externally.

The ability to jump in with an executive presence and thought leadership is key to success. Candidates should have strong writing skills (copywriting, feature writing, social media writing, etc.), and audience-centric mindset and experience with brand journalism. Exceptional candidates will also have demonstrated experience in thinking beyond the written word, with a strong point of view on shaping and driving narratives across visual media (graphics, photography, video, etc.) to elevate a story.

This is a creative role that demands a knack for colorful storytelling, conceptual thinking across platforms and audiences and the ability to function as part editor, part strategist and part producer.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or related field

AND 4 years of experience in public relations, communications, or related field

OR 6 years of experience in public relations, communications, or related area.

You’ll sweep us off our feet if:

  • You have a passion for brand journalism and storytelling.
  • You have excellent writing and editing skills.
  • You have at least a bachelor’s degree in communications, English, creative writing, or journalism.
  • You have proven experience managing multiple deadlines simultaneously and strong organizational and project management skills.
  • You have strong attention to detail.
  • You have a successful history of storytelling on a variety of platforms (social media, web-based, video, etc.)
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:

- Stock

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 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.

Supervising Associates

Primary Location...

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