(USA) Manager, Editorial_

Position Summary...What you'll do...Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs; identifying and communicating goals and objectives; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning. Influential Communication Possesses knowledge of: Verbal/nonverbal behaviors; application and allocation of business communication styles/techniques in ambiguous and challenging situations; situational awareness; communication channels/mediums; interpersonal skills and universal relationship building. To be able to carry out the following responsibilities: Organizes thoughts and communicates credibly and concisely within assigned scope. Presents to and influences team members and business partners, conveying messages through a basic understanding of the relevant context. Utilizes relevant data and fact-based information to articulate results and provide a recommendation in a structured manner. Actively listens to others, seeks and provides constructive feedback, and provides ideas/recommendations on processes. Proactively builds professional network. Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training; mentoring; assigning duties; providing recognition; and ensuring diversity awareness. Market and Customer Analysis Possesses knowledge of: Data gathering and reporting tools; market data sources; customer behavior analysis methodologies. To be able to carry out the following responsibilities: Uses customer analytics as the basis for performance forecasts for specific product lines or services. Advises team members on the key benefits, drawbacks, and rationales for using customer analytics to predict customer trends. Creates business analysis reports from customer analytics data extracts and provides detailed insights. Evaluates market data sources and key indicators. Advises others about ongoing and planned market activities and their implications. Evaluates key assumptions and variables that factor into the conclusions of market research. Recommends strategies to senior management based on market research results. Compares the performance of the organization's website against key performance indicators. Implements web tools to quantify website traffic changes following the launch of events, promotions, and campaigns. Measures a website's potential audience (opportunity), share of voice (visibility), and buzz (comments) as compared to the internet as a whole. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy; and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices. Site and Marketing Outputs Possesses knowledge of: Content development and guidelines across all platforms; content management tools and asset creation processes. To be able to carry out the following responsibilities: Adheres to content development processes and review guidelines to ensure consistency and quality. Utilizes basic tools, techniques, and methodologies in content management. Supports the development of 360 content for a specific area/department. Executes the basic components of story ideation, wireframe contenting, photoshoot planning, project KO, and asset review. Provides support in curating and managing the photography process. Identifies and communicates photo shoot issues to relevant project personnel. Supports photo shoot requirements (for example, scheduling, sample procurement, tracking). Follows guidelines in ideating, optimizing, contenting, and creating social media content. Uses social media, in coordination with Marketing, to increase engagement for products and categories. Researches key factors and information needed to effectively create interactive media activations. 360 Content Storytelling and Visual Narrative Possesses knowledge of: Content creation tools; organizational style guidelines and principles; customer/user base behaviors. To be able to carry out the following responsibilities: Reviews content strategy and ensures compliance with applicable legal and ethical standards. Ensures that content and supporting visual assets conform to content strategies and best practices. Creates templates for a variety of tools and media platforms in alignment with branding and aesthetic guidelines. Provides constructive, quantitative feedback to creative partners on final asset outputs. Coaches team members to use graphic assets to support storytelling and increase audience engagement. Uses a range of stories to consistently persuade customers across a variety of situations and platforms. Advises team members on the successful use of storytelling tactics. Develops multifaceted persuasive approaches. Partnerships Possesses knowledge of: Communication channels; team dynamics; organization ways of working. To be able to carry out the following responsibilities: Analyze stakeholder needs and partner with them to share relevant information, solve business problems, and synergize efforts Bring ideas and solutions proactively to the business and team members Influence outcomes and assist in communicating shared goals with diverse groups and parties by linking their interests to that of the business Actively listen to others, seek and provide constructive feedback and provide ideas/recommendations on processes Trend Forecasting Analysis Possesses knowledge of: Trend forecasting techniques; data gathering and reporting tools; market trend analysis processes. To be able to carry out the following responsibilities: Collects and analyzes multiple data sets using specific tools and processes in order to uncover useful patterns and assist business partners, capitalize on emerging trends, ensure meaningful storytelling, and maximize overall performance. Prepares and executes short-term macro and micro trend analysis and forecasting techniques for a specific product, category, customer demographic, or market competitor. Delivers and presents forecasting insights and suggestions to senior leadership on a regular basis for future time periods, seasons, and campaigns. Campaigns and Launches Possesses knowledge of: Campaign processes; program/project management tools; promotional tools and methods; promotional guidelines. To be able to carry out the following responsibilities: Prepares launch plans detailing themes, agendas, and site locations. Schedules activities before and during events and communicates changes in timelines. Evaluates the success of product launches and promotional campaigns and provides relevant recommendations and insights. Coordinates and arranges campaign resources (for example, artefacts, approvals, information). Provides a specific scope of service for a given launch (for example, offers, promotions) Editorial Best Practices Development Possesses knowledge of: Industry editorial and content trends; research methodologies; editorial best practices; relevant storytelling narratives and processes. To be able to carry out the following responsibilities: Supports the documentation of editorial governance processes. Supports the implementation of editorial governance practices. Contributes to the creation and implementation of editorial ideation and content management best practices. Supports the collection of feedback and data for audience reactions and perceptions to various editorial approaches and outputs. Live our ValuesCulture Champion : Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance. Live our ValuesServant Leadership : Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent. Embrace ChangeCuriosity & Courage : Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks. Embrace ChangeDigital Transformation & Change : Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working. Deliver for the CustomerCustomer Focus : Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans. Deliver for the CustomerStrategic Thinking : Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team's strategy. Focus on our AssociatesDiversity, Equity & Inclusion : Identifies, attracts, and retains diverse and inclusive team members; builds a high-performing team; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs. Focus on our AssociatesCollaboration & Influence : Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action. Focus on our AssociatesTalent Management : Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments. Live our Values : Servant Leadership - Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent. Focus on our Associates : Collaboration & Influence - Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action. Focus on our Associates : Talent Management - Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments. Focus on our Associates : Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Identifies, attracts, and retains diverse and inclusive team members; builds a high-performing team; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs. Live our Values : Culture Champion - Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance. Embrace Change : Digital Transformation & Change - Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working. Embrace Change : Curiosity & Courage - Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks. Deliver for the Customer : Strategic Thinking - Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the team's strategy. Deliver for the Customer : Customer Focus - Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.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.‎‎‎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.‎For information about PTO, see almart.com/notices .‎‎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.‎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.‎For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart .‎The annual salary range for this position is $84,000.00-$156,000.00‎Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.‎Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:‎‎- Stock‎‎**Minimum Qualifications...**Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.Bachelor's degree in merchandising, visual design, business management, or related area and 2 years' experience in eCommerce merchandising, UI/UX, interactive and visual design, business management, or related area4 years' experience in eCommerce merchandising, UI/UX, interactive and visual design, business management, or related area.**Preferred Qualifications...**Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.ECommerce merchandising, UI/UX, Interactive and Visual Design, Business Management, or related area, Master's degree in Merchandising, Visual Design, Business Management, or related area**Primary Location...**221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, United States of AmericaWalmart, 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, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.