Specialist, Digital Asset Management
National Geographic Society, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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.
Your Impact Reporting to the Manager, Digital Asset Management, the Specialist, Digital Asset Management is primarily responsible for the ingest, curation, and elevation of a high‑volume pipeline of photos and videos created by research, conservation, storytelling, and education grantees, as well as other Society funded Programs. The Specialist coordinates the submission of grantee media assets while providing quality assurance of required legal documentation and metadata. This includes leading the creation of accurate and precise keywording standards using departmentally specific and dynamic taxonomies, promoting noteworthy media for wider use across the Society and its Partners, and researching rights and clearance information. The Specialist provides final quality assurance of photos and videos before submitting assets into the Society’s archive and maintaining media asset information in the grants database.
Responsibilities
Catalog all grantee and other Society funded Program photos and videos, attaching correct metadata and ensuring legal rights compliance (35%)
Lead in the creation of cataloging standards for media assets (15%)
Collaborate with content teams to promote media assets on the Society and its Partners platforms, including responding to internal requests for specific photo assets and researching the DAM for broader photo requests (20%)
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for finalizing grants media requirements and update media asset information in the grants database (10%)
Follow up with grantees and content teams to ensure completion of grants media requirements (10%)
Help assist with onboarding and training new staff, specifically interns and potential incoming coordinators (5%)
Liaise, when needed, with media partners to collect and catalog media assets (5%)
Educational Background Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Science or related field. Advanced knowledge of Digital Photography preferred.
Minimum Years And Types Of Experience 3+ years of video and/or photography experience, including cataloging media.
Necessary Knowledge and Skills
Strong research, communication, and organizational skills
Attention to detail and ability to understand and prioritize multiple requests from different stakeholders across the Society and its Partners
Must be a self‑guided, creative, highly organized, and motivated individual
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to work through problem‑solving on a growing team
Basic understanding of legal and rights terminology
Must be capable of exercising flexibility, multitasking, and working effectively with others on tight deadlines
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of metadata standards and experience in library and archives settings a plus
Knowledge of Adobe Suite a plus
Supervision No direct reports
Salary Information The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. The salary range for this position is $58,900.00 - $62,000.00. In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year; paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31; paid parental leave; adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement; learning and development opportunities; a Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre‑tax transportation benefits; 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.
Legal and EEO 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.
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Your Impact Reporting to the Manager, Digital Asset Management, the Specialist, Digital Asset Management is primarily responsible for the ingest, curation, and elevation of a high‑volume pipeline of photos and videos created by research, conservation, storytelling, and education grantees, as well as other Society funded Programs. The Specialist coordinates the submission of grantee media assets while providing quality assurance of required legal documentation and metadata. This includes leading the creation of accurate and precise keywording standards using departmentally specific and dynamic taxonomies, promoting noteworthy media for wider use across the Society and its Partners, and researching rights and clearance information. The Specialist provides final quality assurance of photos and videos before submitting assets into the Society’s archive and maintaining media asset information in the grants database.
Responsibilities
Catalog all grantee and other Society funded Program photos and videos, attaching correct metadata and ensuring legal rights compliance (35%)
Lead in the creation of cataloging standards for media assets (15%)
Collaborate with content teams to promote media assets on the Society and its Partners platforms, including responding to internal requests for specific photo assets and researching the DAM for broader photo requests (20%)
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for finalizing grants media requirements and update media asset information in the grants database (10%)
Follow up with grantees and content teams to ensure completion of grants media requirements (10%)
Help assist with onboarding and training new staff, specifically interns and potential incoming coordinators (5%)
Liaise, when needed, with media partners to collect and catalog media assets (5%)
Educational Background Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Science or related field. Advanced knowledge of Digital Photography preferred.
Minimum Years And Types Of Experience 3+ years of video and/or photography experience, including cataloging media.
Necessary Knowledge and Skills
Strong research, communication, and organizational skills
Attention to detail and ability to understand and prioritize multiple requests from different stakeholders across the Society and its Partners
Must be a self‑guided, creative, highly organized, and motivated individual
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to work through problem‑solving on a growing team
Basic understanding of legal and rights terminology
Must be capable of exercising flexibility, multitasking, and working effectively with others on tight deadlines
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of metadata standards and experience in library and archives settings a plus
Knowledge of Adobe Suite a plus
Supervision No direct reports
Salary Information The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. The salary range for this position is $58,900.00 - $62,000.00. In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year; paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31; paid parental leave; adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement; learning and development opportunities; a Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre‑tax transportation benefits; 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.
Legal and EEO 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.
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