Editorial Manager, Features
Aplicar ahora Aplique más tarde Job ID 10103631 Ubicación Washington, Distrito de Columbia, Estados Unidos Business National Geographic Fecha de publicación 28/10/2024Detalles del empleo:
Job Summary:
The Editorial Manager, Features is critical features editor who is responsible for assigning and editing ambitious stories across National Geographic’s digital and print platforms. The ideal candidate for this role is a self-starter who is passionate about exceptional magazine writing and fast-paced digital storytelling—and who is excited to generate a steady stream of sharp ideas that excite and engage readers. They are an experienced editor who loves to conceive and produce stories of all kinds—ideas-driven features, unforgettable narratives, news making investigations, surprising profiles, and more. They should possess deep connections with a diverse range of extraordinary writers, and an eagerness to dream up new and creative ways to engage and grow National Geographic’s audience.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the development, commissioning, and editing of various stories, with a focus on ambitious reported projects across all of National Geographic’s core content areas.
- Manage related workflows and team members to ensure that projects come together in accordance with deadlines and budgets, while meeting editorial objectives.
- Leverage data and audience analytics to develop and implement strategies for optimizing the reach and impact of our stories across platforms.
- Form, nurture, and maintain relationships with exceptional writers; Develop and deepen connection with new voices and diverse perspectives.
- Assist leaders in scheduling and planning for project publication and completion; supervise administrative tasks, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of publishing experience that demonstrates increasing editorial responsibility with a large media organization(s), while managing content and teams.
- Outstanding editorial judgement, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent writing and verbal communications skills, strong knowledge of the National Geographic brand and mission, and demonstrated expertise in related core topic areas.
- Ability to take overall responsibility for concept and content, as well as manage creative relationships.
- Keen understanding of industry goals, varied approaches to storytelling, and ability to manage multiple projects at once, on deadline.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work with minimal supervision, problem solve creatively, and exercise independent judgment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to manage and grow a related team while working collaboratively in highly matrixed conditions with colleagues outside editorial, including communications and marketing, and business support (sales, promotion, and development).
- Proven track record in growing digital audiences and expanding brand reach.
- Curiosity about the planet and our place within it and the ability to grasp new subject matter quickly.
- Understanding of the editorial process from conception to completion, and demonstrated ability to resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Editorial CMS (K4/InCopy), digital media platforms; knowledge of AirTable is a plus.
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree
The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $113,800.00 to $152,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Acerca de National Geographic:
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), una empresa conjunta entre Disney y la National Geographic Society, se compromete a llevar el contenido mundial de ciencia, aventura y exploración a través de una cartera inigualable de activos de medios. NGP combina los canales de televisión National Geographic (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) con los medios de comunicación de National Geographic y los activos orientados al consumidor, incluidas las revistas de National Geographic; estudios de National Geographic estudios; plataformas de medios sociales y digitales relacionadas; libros; mapas; medios de comunicación para niños; y actividades auxiliares que incluyen viajes, experiencias y eventos globales, ventas de archivos, licencias y negocios de comercio electrónico. Fomentar el conocimiento y la comprensión de nuestro mundo ha sido el objetivo principal de National Geographic durante 131 años, y ahora nos comprometemos a profundizar, superar los límites, ir más allá por nuestros consumidores… y llegar a millones de personas en todo el mundo en 172 países y 43 idiomas todos los meses a medida que lo hacemos. NGP devuelve el 27 % de nuestros ingresos a National Geographic Society, una sociedad sin fines de lucro para financiar trabajo en las áreas de ciencia, exploración, conservación y educación.
Acerca de The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, junto con sus subsidiarias y afiliadas, es una empresa internacional diversificada líder en entretenimiento familiar y medios de comunicación que incluye tres segmentos comerciales principales: Disney Entertainment, ESPN y Disney Experiences. Desde sus humildes comienzos como estudio de dibujos animados en la década de 1920 hasta su reconocido nombre en la industria del entretenimiento en la actualidad, Disney continúa con orgullo su legado de crear historias y experiencias de clase mundial para toda la familia. Las historias, los personajes y las experiencias de Disney llegan a consumidores e invitados de todos los rincones del mundo. Con operaciones en más de 40 países, nuestros empleados y miembros del elenco trabajan juntos para crear experiencias de entretenimiento que sean apreciadas a nivel local y global.
Este puesto es en National Geographic Partners PAY SVC , que forma parte de una empresa comercial que denominamos National Geographic.
National Geographic Partners PAY SVC es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Los solicitantes recibirán consideración para el empleo independientemente de su raza, religión, color, sexo, orientación sexual, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, nacionalidad, ascendencia, edad, estado civil, condición de militar o veterano, afección médica, información genética o discapacidad, o cualquier otro fundamento prohibido por la ley federal, estatal o local. Disney defiende un entorno empresarial donde las ideas y decisiones de todas las personas nos ayudan a crecer, innovar, crear las mejores historias y ser relevantes en un mundo en constante evolución.