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. The 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 managing Explorer and programmatic media, ensuring assets are moved into discovery and preservation systems; performs preliminary organization, tagging, and cataloging of digital content to maintain high‑quality metadata standards; ensures file quality during ingest and monitors integrity within the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system.
Team Coordination & Workflow Management (30%) – Acts as liaison for the Media Management team, receiving and assigning incoming work requests to the appropriate contacts; coordinates initiation, tracking, and completion of various projects to meet deadlines; supports the Director in streamlining communications and operational processes.
Administrative & Project Support (20%) – Tracks digital preservation efforts and keeps documentation up‑to‑date; prioritizes multiple requests from team members in a fast‑paced environment; supports capacity‑building programmatic activities to foster a diverse and inclusive storytelling environment.
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. The salary range for this position is $25.13–$26.45 per hour. Benefits include:
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 with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on pay periods) and 10 days of sick leave
12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December25and31 (may not apply to all roles that work during high volume seasons or essential workers; check with 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
Various National Geographic discounts and perks
Job Designation Hybrid – The majority of staff work at Base Camp two days each week: every Tuesday and Wednesday. Hybrid staff are also welcome to work additional days if preferred. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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