Integrated Storytelling Editor

Job Description

National Geographic is looking for a dynamic Integrated Storytelling Editor to join their team! This person is responsible for delivering world-class editorial stories and manages relationships with National Geographic Media's primary partners-including but not limited to Disney+, National Geographic Channel, ABC, and the National Geographic Society. The editor is passionate about cultivating extraordinary stories and will develop editorial features and content packages. As part of a group of editors, they commission and edit work from contributors on deadline to fulfill an extensive editorial calendar while bringing a forward-thinking editorial sensibility to our team.

Responsibilities:
• Contribute to story teams that consistently deliver a calendar of high-investment content aligned with the values and mission of National Geographic
• Shape compelling pitches for content packages, including long-form feature articles, special projects, and digital pieces
• Edit and provide direction to external contributors to ensure the delivery of high-quality content on deadline
• Day-to-day management of long-range editorial including special projects

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of 4 years of professional editorial experience, preferably at a large media organization involving content creation at various levels
• Outstanding editorial judgment and creative thinking
• Superior editing and writing skills for narrative-driven feature content
• Excellent organizational, project planning, presentation, and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of people in highly matrixed conditions across numerous companies and with colleagues outside editorial, including communications and marketing, business support, promotion, and development
• Familiarity with digital business models and media products preferred
• Solid knowledge of digital media platforms

Required Education:
• College undergraduate degree

Preferred Education:
• Specialization in journalism

About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.

This position is with National Geographic Partners PAY SVC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

National Geographic Partners PAY SVC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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