Associate Graphics Editor, National Geographic

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Job Position(s): Associate Graphics Editor, National Geographic
Project Type: Various Projects
Job Date: Full Time
Compensation: Paid - Salary
Union Status: Non-Union

Associate Graphics Editor, National Geographic

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Job ID
10072686



Location
Washington, DC, United States


Business Disney Entertainment Television


Date posted
Dec. 14, 2023

Job Summary:

An Associate Graphic Editor is a member of the National Geographic magazine (NGM) graphics group with the primary responsibility of assuring print graphics created by the maps and graphics teams are in accordance with rigorous print production standards. In addition, an Associate Graphic Editor authors original graphic content for both print and web.

The position has three primary responsibilities: 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 reconceptualizing those graphics to digital formats for web use.

In addition, the person in this role interfaces with various groups that use maps and graphics assets (foreign editions of NGM, bookazines, Apple News, among others) and with external collaborators that create print and digital assets.

Responsibilities:

  • 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

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in cartography, information graphics, data visualization or anatomical illustration (recent internship experience included)
  • Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
  • A keen attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of GIS softwares (ArcGIS, etc), or technical/anatomical illustration skills, or data visualization techniques
  • 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

Required Education:

  • BA/BS required

Preferred Education:

  • Major in visual journalism, applied or fine arts, interactive storytelling, cartography, geography, or similar preferred.

About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

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: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. 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 Disney Entertainment Television.

National Geographic Partners PAY SVC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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.

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