Job Posting Title:
Photo AnalystReq ID:
10157435Job Description:
The Photo Analyst is a senior operational role responsible for coordinating and maintaining the business, logistics, and asset workflows that support visual production and publication. This role ensures that projects move efficiently from assignment through delivery, remain on schedule, and meet organizational standards for rights, metadata, and asset management.
Working across multiple projects, the position maintains visibility into workflows, tracks progress and supports consistency across systems and teams. Unlike creative or editorial roles, this role is focused on operational coordination and execution, helping enable photographers, videographers, editors, and cross-functional partners to work effectively by ensuring processes are clear, accurate, and reliably maintained.
Responsibilities:
Manage visual-related workflows from assignment through final publication and archive, ensuring all deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule
Coordinate the intake, organization, and delivery of visual assets across systems, maintaining consistency in file naming, metadata, captions, and credits
Track and manage releases, rights, and usage documentation, ensuring all materials are properly collected, logged, and compliant with established policies
Partner with Business Affairs, Legal, and Rights & Clearances teams to support submission and verification of required documentation
Support delivery of assets for print, digital, and external vendors, ensuring files meet technical and timing requirements
Maintain project tracking tools and documentation to monitor workflow progress, deadlines, and outstanding needs
Coordinate across internal teams and external contributors to secure assets, releases, captions, and required materials
Organize and maintain asset systems and documentation across platforms including AirTable, Media Grid, Atris, NetDocs, and Unison
Schedule meetings, capture notes, and support communication across teams to ensure alignment and follow-through
Identify workflow gaps, missing information, or delays and proactively follow up to resolve issues
Support reporting, archival processes, and final project closeout to ensure assets and documentation are complete and properly stored
Basic Qualifications:
4+ years of experience in media operations, production administration, asset management, or related fields
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail, particularly in managing assets, metadata, and documentation
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across teams
Experience working with structured workflows, tracking systems, and process-driven environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
Experience working in publishing, editorial, or content production environments
Familiarity with digital asset management systems such as Media Grid, NetDocs, Unison, or similar platforms
Experience supporting rights, releases, licensing, or archival workflows
Understanding of print and digital production processes
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Job Posting Segment:
National GeographicJob Posting Primary Business:
National Geographic (DET)Primary Job Posting Category:
Business Operations (General)Employment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Washington, DC, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-08-07Skills Required
- 4+ years of experience in media operations, production administration, asset management, or related fields
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
- Experience working in publishing, editorial, or content production environments
- Familiarity with digital asset management systems such as Media Grid, NetDocs, Unison, AirTable, or similar platforms
- Experience supporting rights, releases, licensing, or archival workflows
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail in managing assets, metadata, and documentation
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to coordinate across teams
- Experience working with structured workflows, tracking systems, and process-driven environments
- Understanding of print and digital production processes
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
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