Description
We are seeking an Editor, Features to build editorial projects across National Geographic's digital and print platforms. As an omnivorous editor, you will move fluidly across formats and story types, with a keen sense for dynamic storytelling and an enthusiasm for a wide range of opportunities.
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 specifications.
- 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.
Basic Qualifications
- 4+ years of editing experience that demonstrates increasing editorial responsibility with a media organisation(s), while managing content.
- Outstanding editorial judgement, strong attention to detail, excellent organisational 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 various 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 judgement.
- Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to create impact and bring fresh ideas within a team while working collaboratively in highly matrixed conditions with colleagues outside editorial.
- Proven track record in growing print and digital audiences and expanding audience demographics.
- 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 organisational problems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Editorial CMS (K4/InCopy), digital media platforms; knowledge of AirTable is a plus.
The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $80,700.00 to $108,100.00 per year and in New York, NY is $84,500.00 to $113,300.00 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.