Senior Manager, Editorial Operations (National Geographic DC)
Core
Manages all aspects of production across National Geographic's editorial platforms, acting as the functional managing editor for the magazine and overseeing print and digital workflows.
Role type
Senior Manager, Editorial Operations
Builds
National Geographic magazine, Nat Geo Kids, Nat Geo Little Kids, National Geographic History, newsstand special editions, and digital projects for NationalGeographic.com
Domain
Publishing, Media, Print & Digital Production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features
Required skills
Print production workflow management, Digital platform production management, Editorial calendar development, Cross-departmental project management, Copy editing oversight, Fact-checking process management, Airtable proficiency, InCopy/InDesign familiarity
Preferred skills
English/Journalism degree background
Technologies
Airtable, InCopy, InDesign
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end print production workflows including scheduling, issue production, and printer delivery; Provide project management for high-priority digital features requiring cross-departmental collaboration; Manage development and maintenance of print editorial calendars; Oversee flow of content across platforms from print to digital and vice versa; Oversee application of copy editing and fact-checking teams to ensure content accuracy; Serve as a power user of Airtable to track deadlines, tasks, and story details.
Seniority
Senior Manager, strategic leadership & operations
