Senior Manager, Office Of The President

Job Description

Senior Manager, Office of the President (National Geographic)

Summary
National Geographic is seeking a dynamic strategic partner to the President of National Geographic, Content. This key leadership role will drive operational excellence, facilitate executive decision-making, and ensure alignment across teams. This position will report directly to the President, National Geographic Content.
This role will act as a trusted advisor, problem solver, culture carrier, and effective communicator, significantly contributing to the execution of National Geographic's strategic vision. In this position you will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide breadth of areas – high-level strategy, organizational culture, business prioritization, communications, and more. As such, this role demands a deep thinker with analyst qualities who can both sweat the details without losing sight of the bigger and broader business vision.

Primary Responsibilities:
Strategic Alignment and Execution:
• Partner closely with the President to develop, communicate, and execute the strategic vision of National Geographic.
• Ensure executive priorities are effectively articulated, cascaded, and executed across all organizational levels.
• Facilitate long-term planning, strategic goal setting, and priority alignment with internal stakeholders.
• Enable the President and Executive Team with the right information at the right time for decision-making
• Conduct research, analysis, and due diligence on key strategic and operational matters.
Operational Leadership:
• Manage the operational rhythm of the Office and Executive Team including driving optimization of the President's time, schedule, and priorities.
• Mentor and lead President's Executive Assistant fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
• Drive structure, content (e.g. assets, presentation), and timely execution of:
• National Geographic All-Hands Meetings
• President's Executive Weekly Leadership Meetings and Offsites/Events
• C-Suite Executive Creative and Strategy Meetings
• Nat Geo Society and Nat Geo Board Presentations and Meetings
• Collaborate with Finance to monitor and manage President's Office budget
• Oversee and manage President's recurring leadership meetings owning agenda development and meeting execution in partnership with Executive Assistant
• Lead and execute special initiatives, strategic projects, and/or cross-functional efforts as directed by the President
Communication and Coordination:
• Manage an effective informational network within the organization to deeply understand needs and challenges via pulse checks.
• Act as a central liaison and bridge, effectively managing communication between the President, executive leadership, and broader National Geographic staff.
• Facilitate executive decision-making by synthesizing complex information and providing clear, actionable insights.
• Ensure clarity and alignment of consistent messaging internally and externally, reflecting National Geographic's mission and values.
• Work in deep collaboration and partnership with Corp Communications, Internal Communications, and PR Communications teams for key internal presentations and gatherings including All-Staff meetings, org-facing announcements, timely communications and memos.
• Represent the President in key meetings and events as necessary, ensuring alignment and continuity.
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 8 years of professional management experience
• Ability to use good judgement when navigating complexity
• Demonstrates care in keeping sensitive information confidential
• Exceptional diplomacy and tact
• Effective influencer and collaborator
• History of driving complex projects in the face of ambiguity
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient/Expert in Microsoft Suite and Apple Keynote
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Driven proactive learner with growth mindset
• Strong orientation to company culture
• High sense of responsibility and team mindset
• Demonstrated excellent time management and prioritization
Preferred Qualifications:
• MBA or equivalent
• Previous media experience
• Experience supporting senior executive or C-suite leadership

Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree required
The hiring range for this position in Washington, DC is $113,800.00 to $152,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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About National Geographic:
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between Disney and the National Geographic Society, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic's media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children's media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 131 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education.

This position is with National Geographic Partners PAY SVC, which is part of a business we call National Geographic.
National Geographic Partners PAY SVC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-pk4124-216-73-216-222-42 in your application.