Senior Editor (Editorial) National Geographic DC at The Walt Disney Company

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Media, Publishing, JournalismIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of 6+ years of editing experience that demonstrates increasing editorial responsibility with a media organization(s), while managing content
Outstanding editorial judgement, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Strong knowledge of the National Geographic brand and mission, and demonstrated expertise in related core topic areas (e.g., science, history, archaeology, innovation, technology, medical science)
Ability to work onsite 4+ days a week in DC (1145 17th ST NW)
Ability to take overall responsibility for concept and content, as well as manage creative relationships
Keen understanding of various approaches to storytelling, and ability to manage multiple projects at once, on deadline
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with self-motivation for effective collaboration
Bachelor’s Degree
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Editorial CMS (K4/InCopy), digital media platforms; knowledge of AirTable is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage the development, commissioning and editing of stories and packages, including developing new franchises and new ways of covering topics and themes central to National Geographic’s mission
Manage related workflows to ensure that pieces come together in a timely manner and adhere to word counts, factual accuracy, and other specs
Develop, nurture, and maintain new and ongoing relationships with writers and industry professionals with an emphasis on developing new voices and diverse perspectives
Report to Senior Manager, Features on project development and challenges, assist in feature management, including contracts, scheduling, production stages, and administrative tasks, as needed

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

editingstory commissioningfreelance managementcontent workflowsjournalistic writingscience journalismhistory journalismarcheologytechnology reportingmedical science reportingeditorial judgmentorganizational skills

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Senior Editor position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote role, or do I need to be onsite?

The role requires someone onsite 4+ days a week, with the office based in DC at 1145 17th ST NW.

What skills and experience are required for this Senior Editor role?

Candidates need a minimum of 6+ years of editing experience with increasing responsibility, outstanding editorial judgement, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and communication skills, and expertise in National Geographic topics like science, history, and archaeology.

What is the work environment like at National Geographic?

The role involves working collaboratively in highly matrixed conditions with colleagues outside editorial, including communications, marketing, and business support, with an emphasis on ambitious storytelling and understanding the planet.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Editor position?

Strong candidates have deep connections with freelance writers, a proven track record in growing audiences, journalistic experience in science, history, archaeology, innovation, technology, and medical science, plus the ability to manage multiple projects and develop diverse voices.