How You’ll Contribute
The Brand and Marketing Division uses creative and strategic tools to further the mission of the National Geographic Society (NGS), while maintaining our place as one of the world’s most trusted non-profit organizations and global brands. The Division’s creative minds develop and execute mission-driven, on-brand marketing, creative and media for the National Geographic Society and amplify this content on our own channels, across National Geographic/Disney and through outside partners and earned media. The Division is composed of five integrated departments: Engagement and Marketing Strategy, Brand Strategy, Creative, Communications, and Content and Editorial Strategy.Your Impact
Responsibilities Include
Maintain appropriate project management and project tracking software to track and report collaboration projects and Society coverage across all NG/Disney business units. Build relationships with colleagues at Disney to facilitate processes. Prepare regular reporting, including metrics, for leadership. (30%)
Provide support in developing concepts and pitch materials and tracking pitches within the Disney ecosystem. Follow up as needed. (20%)
Build strategic relationships with NG/Disney colleagues to identify opportunities for collaboration and report major editorial initiatives back to NGS teams. Drive and support the cadence of regular meetings between NGS and NG/Disney, including scheduling, building agendas, and distributing notes. (25%)
Own the system for sharing newly-funded work across the NG/Disney ecosystem, with a focus on identifying opportunities within the Level 1 and Level 2 grants. (20%)
Provide ongoing administrative and operational support for the Synergy Development & Engagement team, including setting meetings, building presentations, taking meeting notes, and supporting legal and business affairs processes. (5%)
What You’ll Bring
Education
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Minimum Years of Experience
2+ years of relevant experience.
Necessary Knowledge and Skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple requests from different team members
Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to track and report on a high volume of projects
Highly organized and motivated individual capable of working effectively with others or independently
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and database tools
Understanding of content, editorial, and storytelling principles
Strong writing skills
Desired Qualifications
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to work through problem-solving on a new team
Experience within a fast-paced media or editorial environment
Basic understanding of budget and legal terminology a plus
Curiosity about the world around us
Supervision
No Direct Reports
Salary Information
The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations.
The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more. At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
The hourly range for this position is $25.10 - $26.45.In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31; paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.
Job Designation
Hybrid - At the Society, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are Hybrid. Our Hybrid category requires that staff work at Base Camp two days each week: every Tuesday and Wednesday. Hybrid staff are also always welcome to come in additional days each week if preferred.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.