Senior Manager, Production Operations (National Geographic)

Job ID 10156257 Location Washington, DC, United States Business National Geographic Date posted Jul. 21, 2026

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Job Summary:

The Senior Manager, Production Operations serves as the operational Managing Editor of National Geographic’s editorial platforms, including the brand’s print products—National Geographic magazine, Nat Geo Kids and Little Kids, National Geographic History, and our 20+ newsstand special editions annually—and our digital platforms. He/she/they is the key manager of all workflows and the production processes of our content creation, from idea inception through scheduling and publishing, establishing teams and timelines across departments tracking progress, and triaging as work moves through its lifecycle. Also will guide the application of the copy and research teams to our content across products and platforms, directly managing the copy department and partnering with our fact-checking center of excellence, and directs the exchange of our editorial content between our US and international editions. This senior leader plays a critical role not only in driving an efficient operation today but in continually identifying areas of opportunity for improvement, including the application of technology to our work. This is a terrific opportunity for a strategic, systems-oriented thinker to join a creative organization and have a meaningful impact in a time of evolution and change, as we modernize both our operation and our output, driving new thinking around and advances in how we work that enables the creation of extraordinary and innovative content.

Responsibilities:

Manage all print and digital production workflows from end to end (pitching through scheduling and publication), defining and continually optimizing process, determining and enforcing timelines/deadlines, and troubleshooting delays and other roadblocks to ensure work is completed on time
Manage the development and maintenance of editorial calendars across all platforms, working across the editorial leadership team, strategizing and proposing adjustments as needed
Manage the flow of content across platforms, from print to digital and vice versa, including prioritization and timing of work, and alignment on direction and level of effort
Oversee the application of copy editing and fact-checking teams to print and digital content, ensuring the accuracy of our content through effective prioritization and process
Oversee our overall editorial relationship with our international editorial partners as well as the exchange of content between US and international editions
Working with Technology and Product partners, manage the use of technology in support of editorial production, optimizing usage for performance and identifying and implementing new tools to drive efficiency

Basic Qualifications:

8+ years of working with and managing editorial workflows/processes, preferably in a magazine environment as a Managing Editor or Deputy/Assistant Managing Editor
Experience with and understanding of print products and their associated production processes
Experience with and understanding of digital platforms and their associated production processes
Familiarity with copy editing and fact-checking and their associated methodologies and processes
Familiarity with standard publishing tools (e.g., InCopy/InDesign) and collaboration and project management tools (e.g., Airtable)
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills, process/systems thinking, and attention to detail
Ability to work with a wide variety of personalities and influence across a matrixed organization
Ability to maintain a positive demeanor while also enforcing deadlines and adherence to process and policy

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $115,500 to $154,800 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.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

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

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