Associate Editor, Graphics

This is a Full Time Job


OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

Associate Editor/Graphics

National Geographic – Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution

The Associate Editor/Graphics works within the National Geographic magazine production team and has multiple roles: they follow established procedures to ensure print maps and graphics meet precise print production standards and prepare those assets for delivery across multiple teams; they assist Senior Graphics Editors in the execution of their print maps and graphics, as well as converting same to digital formats for web use; they create small, fast-turnaround graphics for the magazine's website.

The ideal candidate will have strong cartography and/or data visualization and/or illustration skills, experience creating graphics and charts, and is comfortable consulting outside experts to aid in the execution of maps and graphics.

The responsibilities of this position include:
• In concert with Senior Graphic Editors, review and modify print graphic files
• Prepare and deliver print assets to multiple teams
• Coordinate with other editorial teams (text, photography, video, social media)
• Conceive, research, report, develop and design digital news graphics

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional experience in cartography, information graphics, data visualization or anatomical illustration (Internship experience included)
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Knowledge of GIS softwares (ArcGIS, etc), or technical/anatomical illustration skills, or data visualization techniques
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• A keen attention to detail

*In order to be considered for this role, you must submit a link to your work/portfolio

Preferred:
• Ideal applicants will have experience in visual journalism (storytelling through thematic maps, infographics, or data visualization)
• Experience working in fast-paced, matrixed environment as a team player
• Candidates in the Washington, D.C. area are preferred

EDUCATION
• BA/BS required, preferably in journalism, visual communication, fine or applied arts, cartography, or one of our core topic areas (science, environment, history)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

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 with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. 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, LLC, which is part of a business we call National Geographic.

National Geographic Partners, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.