Digital Editor, National Geographic

$78,200 - $104,800/Yr

Disney - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

About the position

The Digital Editor at National Geographic plays a crucial role in shaping and executing visually rich and scientifically sourced digital storytelling. This position focuses on making data-informed content decisions that drive engagement and results across various platforms. The editor will lead content creation from planning to publication, ensuring that the content is relevant, timely, and optimized for different digital platforms, particularly for Search and Social media.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and suggest framing for pitches at regularly scheduled pitch meetings
• Identify stories to experiment with that align with KPIs and core topic areas including science, environment, health, history & culture, and animals
• Build and maintain a freelance network of writers
• Participate in regular digital editorial pitch meetings, leading discussions and executing decisions
• Collaborate with the Digital Engagement Team to advance editorial Search strategy and craft headlines
• Work with the Editorial Newsletter team to drive subscriptions and reader engagement
• Collaborate with the Social team on digital content ideas and larger digital projects
• Meet weekly with the Manager of Digital Editorial for feedback and to discuss new topic areas or formats

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of editorial experience in digital publishing
• Strong background in editing with knowledge of search engine optimization
• Proven track record of writing compelling headlines
• Experience using data-driven tools and evolving story ideas from brainstorms
• Ability to create story ideas with major visual and multimedia components
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion and ability to work cooperatively with various personalities

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience creating content for social media
• Understanding of the competitive media landscape and industry trends
• Experience working within a large umbrella company like The Walt Disney Company
• Proven patience in an ever-changing environment

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Childcare options
• Paid time off
• Retirement programs
• Tuition assistance
• Weekly pay