Manager II, Communications, Ecomm - Lead Copywriter - Content & Communications

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

We're looking for an exceptional Lead Copywriter to join our Content & Communications team. In this role, you will help drive the internal and external communications strategy for Spark Driver organization at Walmart. You will serve as a trusted counselor to our executives and cross functional teams, supporting them in the development of email announcements, all hands/town hall PowerPoint presentations, newsletters, thought leadership blog articles, and other creative communications content. You will work to tell powerful stories about the organization's strategy to our driver community, helping to build morale and increase platform engagement. This position is remote and will report to the Head of Content and Communications for the Spark organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications initiatives across the Spark at Walmart.

• Write and copyedit messaging around various topics, including company strategy, priorities, and announcements

• Partner closely with the cross functional teams to develop communications strategies for their respective areas

• Develop clear, compelling content that explains complex ideas and technology in ways that are accessible to everyone

• Identify content gaps and propose logical ways to solve them based on data

• Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images,and tone)

• Participate in team meetings to estimate content requirements and deadlines, set up SME interviews, work within the team calendar to anticipate upcoming requests and deliver content withintheneeded timelines

• Partner closely with visual designers on copy for creative assets

• Work with product managers, engineers, UX designers, technology leaders, and other subject matter experts to gather and document product information

• Participate in planning meetings, estimate documentation requirements, and provide status updateson progress

Required Competencies

• Ability toadaptto shifting priorities, demands, and timelinesin a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work well independently and in a collaborative team environment

• Ability to make complex topics easy and engaging

• Quickly able to learn new technologiesand industry trends

• Highly detail-oriented and organized

• Experience using a writing style guide and assisting in defining standards, style, and terminology

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, stakeholders, and other writers

• Demonstrated excellence collaborating with cross-functional teams across a global organization

• Ability to prioritize and report on multiple tasks for several projects, stakeholders, and team members

• Ability to clearly articulate the business goals and objectives for the organization

• Ability to create and mentor others on the production of engaging copy

• Ability to prioritize and report on multiple tasks for several projects, stakeholders, and team members

Education and Experience Qualifications

• BA in Communications, English, or a relevant area

• 10+ years of internal/external communications or copywriting experience

• Experience counseling and influencing senior executives

• Experience producing creative and engaging communications content

• Experience managing or mentoring at least one other person

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.

About Spark

Available in more than 600 cities, Spark Driver makes it possible for service providers to earn money by shopping and delivering customer orders from Walmart and other retailers. It's simple: customers place their orders online; orders are distributed to service providers through the Spark Driver App; and service providers accept to complete the order delivery!

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

As permitted by applicable law, provide evidence of full vaccination as defined by CDC guidelines OR secure approval of medical or religious accommodation for the vaccination mandate., Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field and 2 years' experience in communications, journalism, business, or
relevant area OR 4 years' experience in communications, journalism, business, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Managing communication projects, Supervisory experience

Primary Location...
850 Cherry Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-3031, United States of America