Walton Enterprises is seeking a skilled, highly motivated Senior Advisor, Communications to support internal and external stakeholders as a lead strategist with demonstrated capabilities to build strategy from scratch, guide change, and empower and develop leaders and associates. The role requires the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams, manage contractors, and execute tactically. The position is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization to foster an environment where all associates THRIVE and belong. We do this by creating:
a culture committed to continuous learning that recognizes and values differences
an environment of respect and connection to learn from the richness of identities, experiences, and perspectives
fair access for all to opportunities for growth and advancement
About the Position
You’ll join a top-notch team and work with executives, functional leaders, and other stakeholders with distinct interests, needs and preferences to achieve communications objectives.
What you will do
You will lead and manage work including developing and overseeing the execution of executive, client, and other enterprise communications.
Responsibilities
Oversee the development of communications strategy to various stakeholder groups.
Engage with senior leaders to develop consistent messaging, themes/topics, style/tone, target audiences and appropriate communications channels.
Identify, write, and edit a broad range of executive-level communications for internal and external audiences, including speeches and talking points, management memos, enterprise communications and associate-related news and information.
Identify and oversee management of tools and channels to maintain dynamic communications and engagement.
Design and develop standards for communications success. Develop and monitor metrics to measure reach and impact of communications and to identify areas of success and opportunity.
Guide internal and external teams to drive communications programs, support events, and manage change.
Provide advice to functional leaders on platforms, messages, issues, and opportunities to strengthen communications.
Collaborate with other members of the communications team to develop and support crisis response plans and scenario planning
Serve as an occasional point of contact for incoming media inquiries and to help triage incoming requests
Develop messages, playbooks, collateral, and other tools to support consistent communications across the enterprise
Collaborate across a network of partners, including various geographies, practice areas and industry sectors.
Support ad-hoc objectives, events, and projects as a member of the team.
Research industry and market trends and identify original and compelling themes/storylines to incorporate into all communications.
Who we are looking for
Qualifications required for your success
7+ years of strategic communications experience with an emphasis on executive communications serving senior executives
Experience and success with executive and senior management; excellent negotiation influencing and presentation skills
Demonstrated success writing executive, client, and other communications for the senior leadership of high-profile executives
Strong project management skills, including the ability to work independently and manage others plus multiple ongoing projects
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Word and PowerPoint, ability develop proficiency in other tools as needed including content management and email marketing programs
Additional Helpful Experience Includes
Experience with digital internal and external communications tools, apps, and content management systems
Experience in corporate communications, internal communications, employee engagement, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership, executive positioning, issues/crisis management, media relations, media training, C-level exposure, and community relations
Personal attributes that support your success
Ability to act as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues while demonstrating expertise and integrity. Shows an understanding of best practices and nuances of supporting a multi-family office. Seeks opportunities for self-development and career advancement.
Helpful, a team player, and shows respect while collaborating with others. A passion to serve in a way that demonstrates respect and care for clients and staff. Puts people first, working effectively with individuals and teams, clients, and staff. Behaves consistently with clear personal values that complement the organization’s values. No-silos commitment to building trust by working openly and collaboratively with colleagues. Ability and willingness to mentor and support other staff members on their journey.
Results-oriented and exercises sound judgment. Initiates action gives direction and takes responsibility. Ability to provide executive-level advice and counsel with humility, integrity and sound judgement while minding overall client satisfaction, management of expectations, and ensuring work is completed on strategy, on time and within budget
A lifelong learner, who is inquisitive and solves problems with bold thinking and innovation. A growth mindset open to new ideas and experiences. Seeks out learning opportunities. Handles situations and problems with innovation and creativity. Thinks broadly and strategically. Supports and drives organizational change.
Plans ahead and works in a systematic and organized way. Ability and evidence of clear analytical thinking. Gets to the heart of complex problems and issues. Applies own expertise effectively and quickly learns new technology and tools.
Dedicated to achieving excellence and work with others to tackle the tasks at hand. Reliable, deadline and detail-oriented when needed. Follows directions and procedures when needed. Focuses on customer satisfaction and delivers a quality service or product to the agreed standards.
Communicates and networks effectively. Excellent interpersonal skills. Successfully persuades and influences others. Relates to others in a confident and relaxed manner. A knack for nurturing a network of experts, across all aspects of the family office, who can provide insights and ideas. Excellent written and oral communication skills including presentation and public speaking presence.
Adapts and responds well to change, ambiguity and a fast pace. Manages pressure effectively and copes with setbacks. Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects across multiple stakeholders.
All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.
Benefits Information
Benefits Information: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan and paid time off.
About the Communications Department
The Communications Team provides boutique strategic communications advice and support services to enable the aspirations of Walton family members and their related entities.
About Walton Enterprises
Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic, and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam & Helen Walton’s family.
Walton Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Basic Qualifications
7+ years of strategic communications experience with an emphasis on executive communications serving senior executives
Experience and success with executive and senior management; excellent negotiation influencing and presentation skills
Demonstrated success writing executive, client, and other communications for the senior leadership of high-profile executives
Strong project management skills, including the ability to work independently and manage others plus multiple ongoing projects
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Word and PowerPoint, ability develop proficiency in other tools as needed including content management and email marketing programs
