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Editor, Features (National Geographic)

Washington, DC, USA💼 Full-time💰 $79,400–$79,400🗓 2026-08-11 → 2026-09-26

Core

Building editorial projects across digital and print platforms, managing the development, commissioning, and editing of stories and packages to help readers understand the planet.

Role type

Senior features editor (digital/print)

Builds

Stories, packages, and new franchises for National Geographic's digital and print platforms

Domain

Media, journalism, science, history, archeology, innovation, technology, medical science

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Editorial judgement, attention to detail, organizational skills, writing, verbal communications, concept and content responsibility, creative relationship management, project management, deadline management, independent judgment

Preferred skills

Audience growth, cross-functional collaboration, technical and operational problem solving

Technologies

Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Editorial CMS (K4/InCopy), AirTable

Responsibilities

Manage the development, commissioning and editing of stories and packages; Manage workflows to ensure timely delivery and adherence to specs; Develop and maintain relationships with writers and industry professionals; Report to Senior Manager on project development and challenges

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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