Senior Manager, Storytelling Grants & Programs

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 programmatic opportunities with creative talent. Much of the team's activity is focused on identifying and building capacity for the next generation of diverse storytellers.
Reporting to the Deputy to the Chief Storytelling Officer & VP, Grants & Programs, the Sr. Manager for Storytelling Grants & Programs is responsible for ensuring day-to-day execution and strategy design of storytelling projects, which may include Storytelling Capacity Building Programs, Polaris and Azimuth level programs, and more. The Sr. Manager is integral to the development of each program’s strategy, creates and manages content-specific workplans, manages partnerships, and ensures coordination between internal stakeholders. This person will be dedicated to supporting excellence in storytelling and journalism—from nurturing new voices in the field to supporting some of the most respected photographers, writers, data visualization specialists, audio producers, videographers and more. They will also take a leadership role in organization-wide strategic work, ensuring the needs of Storytellers are represented across our focus areas as we implement NG Next.

Your Impact

Responsibilities Include

• Plan, execute, and communicate for storytelling programs. (35%)
• Lead operations processes for storytelling grants and programs, including contracts, expense reports, vendor payments, visas, and travel assistance as needed for staff and other contractors. (35%)
• Research and Analysis. Work closely with other members of the storytelling team on regular research projects to inform strategy and decision-making.  (10%)
• Marketing and Communications Support. Provide support and expertise as needed to develop presentation and promotional materials for storytelling projects for both internal and external stakeholders. (10%)
• Cross-Division Support. Assist in the coordination of cross-divisional projects as they relate to Storytelling, interfacing with relevant departments within the Society, NGP, regional offices as well as external partners. Lend expertise in Storytelling program for cross-divisional collaboration on organizational strategy. (10%)

Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field useful but not required.

Minimum Years and Type of Experience

7+ years experience as a project manager. Experience in an editorial environment is useful but not required. Must have a proven track record in coordinating multiple initiatives and strong writing and communication skills.

Necessary Knowledge and Skills

• Strong project management skills
• Highly organized
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills; collaborative team player
• Self-motivated and inquisitive
• High degree of proficiency in using Microsoft Office and Keynote applications

Desired Qualifications

Experience designing presentations, working with photographic and video assets, and coordinating multifaceted activities is a plus.

Supervision 

No direct reports.

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 $93,100 - $98,000.

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; 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.