Production Manager, Storytelling

National Geographic Society

Production Manager responsible for logistics and operations for National Geographic Photo Camps worldwide. Ensuring successful execution and coordination with various stakeholders.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,950 - $81,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure day-to-day execution of the Photo Camp program
Responsible for production and logistics coordination for Photo Camps worldwide
Supports the implementation of the program’s strategy by managing event and travel planning, budgets, contracts, logistics related to the program’s operations
Provide on-the-ground logistics support and event production during selected National Geographic Photo Camps
Serve as the NGS contact between the students, community liaisons, and partners for each Photo Camp.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in operations management, communications, or related field
With education and experience in the areas of event production or logistics management
5+ years working in a production or logistics environment
Proven track record of coordinating multiple initiatives simultaneously
Experience designing presentations, working with photographic and video assets, and coordinating multifaceted activities is a plus
Strong writing and communication skills
Strong project management skills
Experience keeping track of multiple projects, details and timelines
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills; collaborative team player
Driven by curiosity, strong ability to problem-solve with high critical thinking skills
Self-motivated and inquisitive
High degree of proficiency in using Microsoft Office, Airtable, and Keynote applications
Strong event production and organizational skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)
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
a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

Event ProductionLogistics CoordinationProject ManagementBudget ManagementPresentation DesignDetail TrackingCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsCollaborative Team PlayerSelf-MotivatedProblem-Solving