Production Lead Jobs in Washington, DC

How You’ll Contribute

The Storytelling team works to expand the organization’s impact through journalism, photography, film/video, web content, mapping, and data visualization. As one of the largest funders to individual storytellers in this work, it also identifies key grantmaking, and programmatic opportunities with creative talent. Much of the team's activity is focused on identifying and building capacity for the next generation of storytellers.

Reporting to Explorer in Residence for Photo Camp, the Production Manager, Photo Camp is responsible for ensuring day-to-day execution of the Photo Camp program. The Production Manager is responsible for production and logistics coordination for Photo Camps worldwide, and supports the implementation of the program’s strategy by managing event and travel planning, budgets, contracts, logistics related to the program’s operations, and ensures coordination between internal stakeholders. Extensive travel required to manage logistics in the field on Photo Camps worldwide.

Your Impact

Responsibilities Include

Production Operations (25%)

• Pre and post production planning and implementation of Photo Camp operations worldwide.

• Operations Support-managing logistics for Photo Camps including travel, accommodation, booking event venues and camp transportation, student registration. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support the overall needs of the program.

• Collaborate with Staff Volunteer Logistics Assistants.

• Support the Photo Camp team’s priority of documenting Production, Logistics, Staffing and Budget details on our teams’ Production Brief and Airtable systems.

On-Site Production Event Support (75%)

• Provide on-the-ground logistics support and event production during selected National Geographic Photo Camps. Extensive travel required to domestic and international 5 - 7 day Photo Camps off campus. Serve as the NGS contact between the students, community liaisons, and partners for each Photo Camp.

Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree in operations management, communications, or related field. With education and experience in the areas of event production or logistics management.

Minimum Years and Types of Experience

• 5+ years working in a production or logistics environment.

• Proven track record of coordinating multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• Experience designing presentations, working with photographic and video assets, and coordinating multifaceted activities is a plus. Strong writing and communication skills.

Necessary Knowledge and Skills

• Strong project management skills

• Experience keeping track of multiple projects, details and timelines

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills; collaborative team player

• Driven by curiosity, strong ability to problem-solve with high critical thinking skills

• Self-motivated and inquisitive

• High degree of proficiency in using Microsoft Office, Airtable, and Keynote applications

• Strong event production and organizational skills

Supervision

No direct reports. Collaboration with NGS Staff Volunteer Tech Directors and Logistics Assistants.

Salary Information

The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations.

The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more. At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The salary range for this position is $76,950.00 - $81,000.00.

In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31 (May not apply to all roles that are required to work during high volume seasons or essential workers. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.); paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.

Job Designation

Hybrid - At the Society, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are Hybrid. Our Hybrid category requires that staff work at Base Camp two days each week: every Tuesday and Wednesday. Hybrid staff are also always welcome to come in additional days each week if preferred.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.