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

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Media, Publishing, JournalismIndustries

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

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