Walmart Canada · 3 months ago
(USA) Director, Communications, Global - Health & Wellness
Bentonville, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expWalmart Canada is a leading retailer committed to enhancing community health through innovative healthcare solutions. The Director of Communications for Health & Wellness will develop and implement strategic communication initiatives that position Walmart as a trusted healthcare partner, while also amplifying the company's health-related stories and achievements.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute proactive communications strategies that align with Walmart’s Health & Wellness priorities and enterprise reputation goals
Partner with leadership to position Walmart as a trusted and innovative healthcare partner for customers, patients, and communities
Identify emerging health and wellness trends and turn insights into communications opportunities
Create clear, compelling narratives, press releases, executive remarks, blogs, and social content that simplify complex health topics for diverse audiences
Build thought leadership platforms for executives and clinical leaders to showcase Walmart’s role in shaping the future of healthcare
Lead ongoing storytelling to highlight Walmart associates, innovations, and impact in Health & Wellness
Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters, editors, and influencers in health, retail, business, and consumer media
Proactively pitch stories that highlight Walmart’s healthcare role and respond to inquiries with accuracy, speed, and transparency
Prepare executives for media interviews, panel discussions, and industry events
Collaborate across Corporate Affairs (including Government Relations, ESG, Merchandising, and Benefits), Health & Wellness business leaders, and external partners to align and amplify messaging
Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders, providing effective communications counsel on high-visibility initiatives
Develop and execute communications strategies for health-related issues, including public health events, reputational risks, and regulatory matters
Monitor the external landscape and advise on proactive reputation protection measures
Use data, analytics, and audience insights to evaluate campaign performance and inform future strategies
Report regularly to senior leadership on communications activities, outcomes, and impact on Walmart’s reputation in Health & Wellness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business, or related field
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
Experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism, or healthcare communications
Proven success in media relations, with experience shaping narratives and securing top-tier coverage
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills across multiple formats and platforms
Digital fluency, with experience using AI, emerging platforms, and analytics tools to extend reach and engagement
Strong crisis communications capability, with composure and clarity under pressure
Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset; thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Executive presence with the ability to advise senior leaders and represent Walmart with credibility
A curious, forward-thinking approach to elevating storytelling and strengthening Walmart's reputation
Preferred
Government Relations
Media Relations
Retail Industry
Benefits
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.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
Company
Walmart Canada
Walmart Canada is a subsidiary of Walmart that operates a chain of more than 400 stores nationwide. It is a sub-organization of Walmart.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Canada NewsWire
2025-12-18
Canada NewsWire
2025-12-03
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