Senior Manager, Creative - Global Communications | Lead Editor - Senior Videographer, Films

Position Summary...

Walmart Global Communications is seeking a lead editor/senior videographer to join our in-house films team, focused on creative leadership and narrative excellence in post-production, in addition to videography responsibilities. This role will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the post-production storytelling, ensuring all video content aligns with the creative vision, brand standards and voice, as well as narrative goals.

This role requires a strong partnership with the Creative Director, along with other lead creative staff, including editorial, to translate captured content into compelling, high-quality videos that resonate with audiences on an emotional level, while also meeting strategic objectives.

As a senior-level creative, this role will be both hands-on as a senior videographer on shoots, leading their own edits, as well as providing creative and technical direction during the editing process, setting the benchmarks for pacing, narrative flow and ensuring execution of strong visual cohesion to meet the original creative vision. Videographers and editors will follow the Lead Editor’s guidance on post-production creative direction, editing priorities and techniques on a project basis.

What you'll do...

• Creative Leadership in Post-Production:

  • Lead the post-production process, shaping the narrative and visual tone of video projects in alignment with the team’s creative vision.

  • Develop and enforce editing guidelines, workflows, and quality benchmarks for the Films team.

  • Collaborate with assigned creative team to ensure seamless integration of visual and storytelling elements.

• Hands-On Editing:

  • Execute advanced editing tasks, including cutting footage, integrating motion graphics, sound design and color grading to elevate the final product.

  • Ensure projects meet brand standards, maintain narrative clarity, and resonate emotionally with target audiences.

  • Troubleshoot technical challenges in post-production and implement creative solutions to achieve desired results.

  • Champion innovation in the video creative space, integrating new tools, technologies and methods that enhance storytelling impact.

• Hands-On Videography:

  • Serve as senior videographer at shoots, including operating cameras, leading in lighting setups, adjusting equipment and troubleshooting on site.

• Collaboration and Feedback:

  • Provide constructive feedback and guidance to videographers and editors during post-production, ensuring consistency and alignment with project goals.

  • Partner closely with senior editorial staff to maintain cohesive storytelling across campaigns and platforms.

  • Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, incorporating their input while preserving creative integrity.

• Workflow and Asset Management:

  • Oversee post-production workflows, including file organization, asset management, and adherence to deadlines.

  • Recommend and implement tools and processes to optimize editing efficiency and output quality.

  • Stay informed on emerging trends, technologies, and techniques in video editing to bring innovative approaches to the team.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in film, media production, communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

  • 7+ years of experience in video editing, including leadership roles in post-production.

  • Proven track record of editing high-quality video content across multiple formats and platforms, including social, digital and broadcast.

  • Experience developing and implementing post-production workflows to ensure efficiency and consistency.

  • Experience working in an in-house creative team or agency setting, particularly in retail or consumer-facing industries (preferred).

  • Demonstrated leadership ability, with experience mentoring or providing guidance to junior editors and videographers.

• Skills and Competencies

  • Strong creative vision and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate raw footage into compelling narratives.

  • Advanced organizational skills, with experience managing complex projects and meeting tight deadlines.

  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with cinematographers, producers and other creative leads.

  • Ability to give and receive constructive feedback to ensure alignment with creative and strategic goals.

  • Understanding of brand storytelling and how to align video content with broader communications campaigns and objectives.

  • Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in video editing and post-production, including AI-powered tools and techniques

• Technical Expertise

  • Expertise in video equipment, production tools and workflows

  • Expertise in industry-standard video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc).

  • Advanced technical skills in post-production, sound design and color grading. Motion graphics and animation a plus.

  • Familiarity with asset management systems and collaborative tools (e.g., Frame.io, Lucid Link, or similar)

  • Avid adoption of emerging trends and technologies in video storytelling, including GenAI tools and experimental platforms.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Benefits & perks:

Beyond a great compensation package, 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.

Who we are:

The Walmart Global Communications team articulates and amplifies our enterprise narrative to drive reputation, shape perceptions and strategically elevate our brands.​

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In joining our team, you will play a critical role in cultivating a brand story that informs, influences and inspires, creating a strong brand affinity with storytelling that resonates on a global scale. We operate with the highest level of integrity to ​continuously enhance and protect the Walmart brand, making it synonymous with value, innovation and opportunity. We hope you'll join us!

At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability—and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries—all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?

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.

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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.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.

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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.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00-$180,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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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 Design, Marketing, Creative Writing, Advertising, Fine Arts, or related field and 3 years' experience in editorial content management or related field OR 5 years' experience in editorial content management or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Digital Content Management, Editorial, Retail Management, Supervising Associates, WE-Working for or withCreative Agencies

Primary Location...

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