We are seeking to hire a Communications Director to coordinate strategic communications, marketing and Public Relations initiatives across multiple businesses and organizations. The Role We are looking for an experienced professional with significant experience in the communications, marketing and public relations industry that can develop a proactive, comprehensive communications strategy for a number of related organizations. The Communications Director must be able to work with associates across various organizations to drive change and business efficiencies. The professional must be comfortable working with Northwest Arkansas regional businesses, and related non-profit organizations throughout the region in a highly coordinated way. The role will also include the following: • Create annual communications plans that advance the Principals’ overall vision and support of development initiatives throughout the organization. • Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization and for affiliates and Principals as necessary/requested. • Manage all external communications involving Principals. • Create a regular system for sharing and coordinating communications and PR efforts across Principals’ affiliate organizations. • Manage a communications calendar that is shared with owners and affiliate organizations. • Consult with affiliate organizations as requested on PR, marketing and communications related efforts within each affiliate organization. • Develop and advance new brand properties and coordinate with affiliates on the development of brand properties within the affiliate organizations. • Develop and manage an annual budget for communications, marketing and public relations support. • Engage and manage the work of outside communications, marketing and public relations firms as necessary in support of projects and initiatives of the organization. What We Need You are a collaborative, communications, marketing and public relations professional with experience coordinating and executing complex projects across multiple organizations and with external partner organizations. Characteristics that support your success: • You have a professional demeanor with demonstrated ability to maintain discretion in dealing with highly confidential information. • You possess a current knowledge of Northwest Arkansas. • You are an analytical thinker who is comfortable with details. • You have an owner/operator mentality. • You are a builder of effective relationships and networks to achieve results. • You are able to manage projects from conception to execution. • You know which stakeholders to incorporate into different projects at different times. • You can incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders while moving projects forward. • You are outcomes oriented. • You are able to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize based on the impact on overall goals. • You are creative. • You are constantly iterating to achieve improved outcomes. • You are an ambassador with the ability to give and receive feedback graciously. • You are a superior communicator who treats everyone with respect. • You possess unquestionable ethics and personal integrity. • You are an effective team member who is also able to act independently. Walton Enterprise is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. 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, status of protected veteran, among other things or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications or a related field required
At least 5 years of communications or public relations experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including a portfolio of writing samples. Digital skills a bonus

Relevant master's degree or higher. Experience working on political campaigns or at communications agencies
. Experience writing and managing communications for a variety of social media channels. Adept in the use of social media with keen awareness of appropriate communication for each platform