Hybrid Senior Photography Manager, Features (National Geographic) presso Disney
Disney · Washington, DC, USA, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid
- Ufficio in Washington, DC, USA
Job Posting Title:
Senior Photography Manager, Features (National Geographic)Req ID:
10122960Job Description:
National Geographic is seeking a globally minded, detail obsessed editorially sharp and curious Senior Photography Manager, Features to help shape and manage the brand’s award-winning visual journalism. In this role, you will partner with the Director of Photography to execute the magazine’s photographic vision for longform feature stories. You will lead visual story development, supervise complex workflows, manage a group of high performing photo editors and ensure the highest standards of visual quality with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and global representation in visual journalism. This position blends creative leadership with operational excellence, ideal for someone who thrives on collaboration, storytelling, and raising the bar for photography and visuals every day. This candidate must have proven experience managing complex photo assignments, including logistics, risk, and editorial standards.
The ideal candidate brings deep global photo experience, an extensive network of photographers with whom they collaborate, and a proven ability to shape visual identity while collaborating across departments and key pillar subject areas like wildlife, natural history, travel & science. At National Geographic, the trusted work that you will help deliver should spark wonder, deepen understanding and influence how people see the world.
Primary Responsibilities:
Leadership & Vision
Assist Director of Photography to guide global visual strategy.
Represent the visuals team in cross-departmental leadership discussions and strategic initiatives.
Advocate for inclusive, globally representative storytelling and talent development.
Monitor trends in documentary and still life photography, conservation, and uphold the reputation of National Geographic’s legacy of photographic excellence.
Strong understanding of narrative feature photography, visual sequencing, and story pacing.
Creative Direction
Lead ideation, commissioning, and execution of major editorial packages, including covers and digital features.
Collaborate with editorial, design, and product teams to craft imagery optimized for digital, print, and international editions.
Oversee photo direction for key feature stories and ensure consistent editorial quality and authenticity.
Team & Talent Development
Manage and mentor a high-performing team of photo editors and producers.
Cultivate a global network of photographers and contributors across diverse regions and specialties.
Provide guidance, feedback, and professional development for team members while ensuring high standards.
Production & Operations
Oversee complex global shoots, managing logistics, local production, and safety protocols.
Ensure rights management, licensing, legal releases and content delivery across editorial and branded platforms.
Improve asset workflows and systems to support efficient, multi-market content usage.
Basic Qualifications:
10+ years of publishing experience of photo commissioning, production, editing & research
Demonstrated increasing editorial responsibility
Outstanding editorial judgement, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills
Excellent visual taste and a wide range of knowledge about and appreciation for visual storytelling and photojournalism
Excellent communication skills, strong knowledge of the National Geographic brand and mission
Ability to take overall responsibility for concept and content, as well as manage creative relationships
Keen understanding of industry goals, varied approaches to storytelling, and ability to manage multiple projects at once, on deadline
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work with minimal supervision, problem solve creatively, and exercise independent judgement.
Drive to reach new audiences, an understanding of and appreciation for audience data and SEO-friendly presentation
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with/knowledge of National Geographic’s core content areas (wildlife, history and/or archaeology, nature, science, and travel) strongly preferred.
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Job Posting Segment:
National GeographicJob Posting Primary Business:
National GeographicPrimary Job Posting Category:
Editorial - Photo EditingEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Washington, DC, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2025-06-06 Candidarsi ora