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Photo Editor Level 2, Impact Story Lab (Storytelling)

Washington, DC, USFull-time$100k–$105k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead photography projects for Perpetual Planet Expeditions and Blue Boundaries Programs, managing a global team of photographers from story development to delivery.

Role type

Senior IC photo editor and project manager

Builds

World-class film, audio, photography, VR/AR experiences, and other media for National Geographic Society programs

Domain

Environmental conservation and science communication

Required skills

Photography, project management, budget management, Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects), field logistics, captioning, archiving, mentoring photographers

Preferred skills

Experience with complex science concepts, hands-on videography and audio recording

Technologies

Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects

Responsibilities

Hire and manage a global cohort of photographers; develop and execute complex storytelling projects; manage schedules and budgets for photographic production; coordinate field logistics; edit and caption media assets; mentor less experienced staff

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC