Managing Designer, Single Topic Magazines

Job Description

National Geographic is looking for a Single Topic Magazines Design Manager! We are looking for a detailed designer that can collaborate with our team!

The Design Manager is responsible for the execution and design of nearly two dozen annual single-topic editions sold exclusively on newsstands. The Design Manager possess outstanding design skills and leads members of graphics, cartography, photography and other special publications departments to plan, shape, design and produce our highest quality issues. The Design Manager has strong conceptual skills and is responsible for creating imaginative solutions, with an eye for sophisticated design, photography and typography as well as a strong background working with single-topic magazines.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the design of newsstand specials
• Participates in determining assignments and its objectives
• Plans, schedules and arranges activities in accomplishing objectives

Basic Qualifications:
• 7+ years total experience, 5 years working with newsstand special issues

Preferred Qualifications:
• The Design Manager possess exceptional design skills with an eye for sophisticated design, photography and typography as well as a strong background working with newsstand specials. Editorial journalism experience

Required Education:
• BA or related education

Preferred Education:
• BA in Design

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gx2bbo-18-226-181-89-42 in your application.