National Geographic - Senior Producer, Editorial Video (National Geographic)

Film Producer is needed in Washington, United States.

Client: National Geographic

Location: Washington, DC

Contract: undefined

Job Description

The Senior Producer, Editorial Video is responsible for creative development and production oversight of video content for National Geographic’s editorial platforms. He/she/they will be a part of a visual storytelling team that defines National Geographic’s voice across digital platforms and shapes a cohesive visual identity. The senior producer will develop ideas for both one-off executions and recurring series in various formats, including short-form and mid-length videos, and vodcasts. They will collaborate with editors to amplify stories in other forms and create clear creative briefs to guide production. This role also involves overseeing edits, approving finished products, and helping to identify and develop talent in front of and behind the camera.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative ideas for individual pieces of video journalism and recurring series, working collaboratively across the organization.
• Create and share creative briefs for editorial video with internal and external partners, ensuring clear goals and requirements.
• Guide production partners on creative and editorial considerations and oversee post-production work.
• Coordinate publishing with internal teams to align presentation with the creative vision.
• Identify and develop relationships with on-camera hosts, video journalists, experts, and external production companies.
• Monitor video performance and consumer trends for optimized creative development.
• Collaborate with visual storytelling partners to evolve visual content approaches, ensuring high standards.
• Represent National Geographic at industry events and conferences regarding video approaches.

Job Requirements

• Basic Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience in developing and producing video content, ideally in an editorial/journalistic environment.
• Track record of successful editorial concepts and audience engagement.
• Experience identifying and managing creative talent.
• Lead producer experience and managing others through production and edits.
• Considered point of view on creative/editorial questions including visual style and tone.
• Strong understanding of consumer video content consumption trends.
• High degree of organization, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in Nat Geo’s core subject areas (wildlife, history, science, health).
• Understanding of hands-on video editing and familiarity with editing tools (e.g., Premiere).
• Required Education:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred Education:
• Journalism degree helpful but not required.

Compensation Information

The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $95,500 to $128,000 per year and in New York, NY is $100,100 to $134,200 per year. The base pay offered will depend on internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and geographic region. Additional compensation may include bonuses and/or long-term incentive units, along with a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.