Sr. Manager, Media Relations
This role drives NRF's strategic goals by highlighting policy priorities, research, and economic trends to press, lawmakers, and stakeholders
Cultivates media relationships, crafts press materials, pitches stories, and promotes NRF initiatives and events, including Retail's Big Show
Responsibilities include collaborating on messaging, identifying social media content opportunities, and building a positive narrative for the retail industry
About the Company
The National Retail Federation is a trade association that passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies.
About the Job
NRF has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Manager to join its growing media relations team. This key communications role will drive efforts to advance NRF’s strategic goals and highlight the organization’s policy priorities, industry research and economic trends with press, lawmakers and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will work closely with beltway, trade and national media to promote a positive industry narrative and further the organization as the leading voice of retail.
Responsibilities
Manage the development and implementation of NRF’s media relations efforts to advance NRF’s agenda, increase brand awareness and advance the interests of the retail industry
Draft press releases, statements and other materials relating to NRF’s public policy, advocacy agenda and industry trends and NRF events
Cultivate relationships with reporters
Pitch stories to targeted media contacts and promote NRF initiatives and events
Provide timely information to the press and work to build a positive media narrative surrounding the industry
Collaborate cross-divisionally to develop messaging on policy priorities, industry trends and economic issues
Identify opportunities for social media content for NRF branded channels
Manage media outreach and registration surrounding NRF events and activities, including Retail’s Big Show
Monitor policy and industry trends and stay informed on issues impacting the retail industry
Support other internal and external strategic initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related discipline
At least 4 years of communications or marketing experience
Excellent writing and editing skills and ability to message complex issues
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail and strong organization skills
Disciplined self-starter with the demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team, to concurrently manage and drive results on a variety of projects
Excellent decision-making skills, strategic insight, professional initiative
Familiarity of Cision or other PR and media databases
Effective presentation skills
Creative problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Some travel required
Lead Counsel I, IP
Manages a diverse portfolio of IP litigation, including patent, trademark, and copyright cases, while collaborating with internal & external counsel
Develops strategies to minimize IP-related risks, including insurance & indemnification, and advises clients on legal rights and obligations
Provides expert legal guidance, oversees budgets, and ensures effective management of IP litigation matters
About the Company
Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: a commitment to helping customers save money so they can live better. Today, Walmart is reinventing the shopping experience and its associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join their family and create a career you're proud of.
About the Job
The Lead Counsel I, Intellectual Property Litigation role is critical to mitigate corporate risk by managing an IP portfolio of litigation and pre-litigation matters, and reviewing company policies and practices related to IP litigation and appeals. You will manage and strategize with outside counsel while developing insurance and indemnification strategies for intellectual property matters to mitigate legal and business risk.
Responsibilities
Manage the company’s intellectual property litigation in the United States, including but not limited to a docket of patent, trade secret, third party marketplace, copyright and trademark, privacy, and tech-related litigation cases; manage and strategize with in-house and outside counsel; strategize with other commercial litigation teams on complex issues; develop, strategize and manage potential affirmative intellectual property litigation
Provide legal advice to the company by providing clients with an informed understanding of the client’s legal rights, obligations and risks to allow the client to make informed decisions; develop strategies to respond to the client’s legal issues; identify the need for and direct training; review legislative trends and significant legal decisions; represent company, along with outside counsel, in intellectual property litigation matters
Manage risk to the company by engaging, directing and supervising outside counsel and consultants; collaborate with clients to develop mitigation strategies; direct, oversee and participate in negotiations; participate in the review of company policies, practices and procedures relating to intellectual property litigation and appeals; collaborate with officer-level clients on significant risks; seek authority and obtain informed consent to proceed with intellectual property and tech-related litigation matters; develop strategy for insurance and indemnification for intellectual property matters
Oversee budgets and participate in budgeting process for intellectual property and tech-related litigation matters; identify risks and opportunities associated with meeting budgets based on current trends and financial performance; share plan and budget updates with senior management; review and update budgets for intellectual property litigation spend on outside counsel and other vendors; regularly review performance to plan, identifying gaps, updating forecasts and recommending actions to correct performance
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Law degree from an accredited law school and over 10 years of intellectual property litigation experience, including trial experience
Experience with patent, trade secrets, trademark and copyright litigation and related issues
Willingness to be based either in or near Bentonville, Arkansas, or in or near one of Walmart’s three other home office hubs
Preferred Qualifications:
License in good-standing to practice law in at least one state
Patent-based litigation experience and experience with USPTO
Market People Partner
Leads the execution of workforce management programs, improves scheduling & staffing, and enhances associate experiences
Manages talent acquisition, develops succession plans, and oversees talent review processes to build a high-performing workforce
Partners with business leaders to develop and implement strategies that support business objectives and drive operational excellence
About the Company
Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: a commitment to helping customers save money so they can live better. Today, Walmart is reinventing the shopping experience and its associates are at the heart of it. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join their family and create a career you're proud of.
About the Job
The Market People Partner, WM Stores is a Future-focused world-class people team—delivering value while partnering with the business on digital transformation, talent management, competitive reward practices, and create and sustaining a diverse & inclusive workplace.
Responsibilities
Leads the execution of hourly and salaried Workforce Management programs and initiatives by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; identifying barriers and obstacles that impact plan execution; providing guidance and training resources; measuring plan progress and performance; and developing contingency plans
Drives the Workforce Management strategy to improve associate experiences, retention, and business performance by ensuring the execution of "Schedule Right" in all assigned stores; reviewing and assessing scheduling and staffing data to translate into required actions to improve scheduling performance
Manages the talent acquisition strategy for assigned stores by developing, communicating, and delivering recruiting strategies to attract and maintain a skilled and engaged workforce; forming strategic partnerships and leveraging talent acquisition techniques to source a diverse candidate pool; screening candidates for qualifications and coordinating with hiring managers to arrange interviews; gathering and facilitating feedback from managers on candidates; managing the job offer process, including negotiating and communicating job offer information
Manages talent pipelines by assessing talent, providing succession plans, and implementing talent programs; analyzing talent data, tools, and systems to diagnose gaps and identify trends that impact the workforce; providing resources for talent and workforce development; supporting mentorship programs; and leveraging talent to create career progression opportunities and increase management retention
Manages talent review activities by overseeing talent programs and initiatives (for example, quarterly conversations, performance and talent calibration processes, annual talent reviews) to understand talent gaps, potential attrition, and high potential talent in assigned area; incorporating data from talent review meetings into recruiting and workforce planning strategies and initiatives
Ensures business needs are met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current Workforce Management and talent plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events
Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance; accordingly, developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning
Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and ensuring diversity awareness
Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction toothers in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy
Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, and 2 years' experience as a Human Resources Generalist or Specialist supporting a multi-unit/multi-business environment
OR 3 years' Walmart management experience with 2 years' experience supervising other salaried managers
Associate will be required to successfully complete all job required trainings and assessments
Valid state-issued driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in a Human Resources field (e.g., Industrial Relations)
Experience leading or partnering with cross-functional teams
Experience with workforce planning