Coordinator, Media Management (Storytelling)

How You’ll Contribute

The Storytelling team works to expand the organization’s impact through journalism, photography,
film/video, web content, mapping, 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. Much of the team's programmatic activity is focused on identifying and building capacity for the
next generation of diverse storytellers.
National Geographic Society Special Collections oversees a rich collection of archival documents,
photographs, film and media, artifacts, publications, maps, rare books, and new media that documents
more than 130 years of grant giving and editorial history. The Coordinator, Media Management is a versatile and proactive role designed to provide comprehensive support and coordination across the Media Management team. Reporting to the Director, Media Management, this position serves as a central point of contact for team operations, assisting in the management of Explorer and programmatic media while also ensuring projects move from initiation to completion. This Coordinator will play an important role in triaging incoming requests and directing work to the appropriate subject matter experts within the team to ensure efficient archival and editorial workflows.

Your Impact

Responsibilities Include:

Media Ingest & Digital Asset Support (50%)

• Assists in the management of Explorer and programmatic media, ensuring assets are successfully moved into appropriate discovery and preservation systems.

• Performs preliminary organization, tagging and cataloging of digital content to maintain high-quality metadata standards.

• Assures the quality of files during ingest and monitors their integrity within the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system.

Team Coordination & Workflow Management (30%)

• Acts as a liaison for the Media Management team, receiving and assigning incoming work requests to the appropriate points of contact.

• Coordinates the initiation, tracking and completion of various projects across the Media Management team to ensure deadlines are met.

• Supports the Director in streamlining communications and operational processes.

Administrative & Project Support (20%)

• Tracks digital preservation efforts and ensures documentation remains up-to-date.

• Exercises flexibility in handling multiple requests from various team members, prioritizing tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Contributes to the growth of a diverse and inclusive storytelling environment by supporting capacity-building programmatic activities.

Educational Background

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Minimum Years and Types of Experience
2+ years of experience supporting digital collections or working within a media/archive environment.

Necessary Knowledge and Skills

• Technological Proficiency: Strong organizational and technological skills with an aptitude for learning new software and systems.

• Detail Orientation: Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to understand complex, overlapping requests.

• Self-Management: Must be a self-guided, creative, and highly motivated individual who can work independently as well as collaboratively.

• Flexibility: Proven ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities within a hybrid work environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of digital asset management systems (DAMS), cataloging, or digital preservation systems is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to support projects to completion.

• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite and project management software.

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 $25.13 - $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 (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.