Assistant Editor (Blue Boundaries - ISL)

How You’ll Contribute The Storytelling team works to expand the organization’s impact through journalism, photography, film/video, web content, mapping, asset management, and data visualization. As one of the largest funders to individual storytellers in this work, it also identifies key grantmaking and fellowship opportunities with creative talent.

The division’s Impact Story Lab builds on National Geographic’s legacy as a global leader in using storytelling to drive positive change. We partner with NGS stakeholders and Explorers to produce world-class film, audio, photography, VR/AR experiences, and other media that further the goals of the National Geographic Society and its programs. By combining creative excellence with groundbreaking research, we advance the field of “impact media” and contribute to National Geographic Society’s mission of illuminating and protecting the wonder of our world.

The Impact Story Lab Assistant Editor reports to the Sr. Editor and assists with all aspects of the Impact Story Lab’s post-production workflow, with a special focus on the new Blue Boundaries program and other Zenith-level programs.

This is a fixed-term position for a period of six years with an end date of 12/31/31, contingent upon grant funding.

Your Impact Post Production Coordination (50%)

• Work alongside, and under the direction of the Senior Editor to ingest and prep offline projects for editors.
• Ingesting, transcoding, syncing, grouping, project organization, and creating files for transcription.
• Prepping review outputs and links for producers.
• Prepping for online, for color and for sound mix.
• Sourcing stock footage, music, SFX, etc. for editors and producers as requested. Prepping projects for final online: source the original hi rez footage, create AAF, XML, OMF, ProRes & h.264 transcodes for mixer and colorist.

Editing (25%)

• Over cut audio and picture with final graphics renders, stock footage, music etc.
• Create and QC final deliverables to spec.
• Create stock and music cue sheets.
• If needed, perform assemblies/rough cuts of scenes at the discretion/direction of the Editor/Producer of the project.

Project Management (25%)

• Help archive/backup raw footage and final film materials to various online and local storage environments.
• Promptly and effectively communicate and escalate issues to relevant project leads when necessary.

Educational Background Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum Years And Type Of Experience 3+ years of experience in a post-production environment

Necessary Knowledge and Skills

• Solid understanding of the processes and workflows of media production.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to appropriately prioritize tasks. Above average proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Media Encoder. Any experience with creative editing in Premiere is a plus.
• Experience working in Mac OS, with footage from many camera types, including RED
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve effectively
• Must be able to communicate effectively, prioritize tasks, and work well as a part of a team, with ownership over some independent tasks.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience servicing multiple editors and project supervisors on different projects simultaneously is a plus

Supervision No direct reports

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 $60,800.00 - $64,000.00.

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. W e 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.