Film & Video Editor, Blue Boundaries (ISL)

How You’ll Contribute

The National Geographic Society Storytelling Division works to expand the organization’s impact through journalism, photography, film/video, web content, mapping, asset management, and data visualization. As one of the largest funders to individual storytellers in this work, it also identifies key grantmaking and fellowship opportunities with creative talent.

The division’s Impact Story Lab builds on National Geographic’s legacy as a global leader in using storytelling to drive positive change. We partner with NGS stakeholders and Explorers to produce world-class film, audio, photography, VR/AR experiences, and other media that further the goals of the National Geographic Society and its programs. By combining creative excellence with groundbreaking research, we advance the field of “impact media” and contribute to National Geographic Society’s mission of illuminating and protecting the wonder of our world.

The Film and Video Editor edits a diverse portfolio of film and video with a specific focus on the new Blue Boundaries program. Reporting to the Senior Editor, and working with a team of Producers, the Film and Video Editor creates media ranging from short web videos, to high-profile event media, to long-form impact films, ensuring that all media reflects the standards of National Geographic and meets the goals of the program.

This is a fixed-term position for a period of six years with an end date of 12/31/31, contingent upon grant funding.

Your Impact

Responsibilities:

Editing (40%): Craft compelling, original stories from a variety of source media, including field video, stock footage, photos, maps, and motion graphics. Supervise technical deliverables for all projects. Contribute to producing media that meets the highest National Geographic standards, bringing new creative ideas to every project.

Motion Graphics (25%): Using Adobe After Effects, create unique motion graphics for individual videos, as well as graphic templates that can be applied by other editors.

Final Finishing (25%): Perform color correction and audio mix according to the technical specifications of various distribution platforms. Act as quality control, ensuring that all video and audio conform standards.

Post Production Workflows and Media Management (10%): Contribute to decisions on hardware needs, software needs, and post-production workflows. Advise on best practices and technical standards for post-production.

Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in film and video production.

Minimum Years and Types of Experience

7+ years experience in editing and motion graphics using Adobe Creative Suite.

Necessary Knowledge and Skill

• Have a record of ambitious, creative, innovative visual storytelling, as well as proven success crafting stories from complicated science concepts.

• Must have the ability to edit video and build motion graphics, often under tight deadlines.

• Must have a solid understanding of all broadcast and digital tech systems and a deep understanding of video production workflow.

• Comfort and skill responding and addressing producer and client feedback is mandatory, as are excellent collaboration skills.

• Must be able to work well as a part of a team and mentor less experienced staff.

• Must have the ability to prioritize tasks and possess a strong attention to detail.

• Excellent written, verbal, communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills are required.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere and After Effects is required.

Supervision

None

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 salary range for this position is $104,500.00 - $110,000.00.

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 (May not apply to all roles that are required to work during high volume seasons or essential workers. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.); 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.