Senior Manager, Office of the President (National Geographic)

Job ID 10129051 Location Washington, DC, United States Business National Geographic Date posted Aug. 22, 2025

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Job Summary:

Summary
National Geographic is seeking a dynamic strategic partner to the President of National Geographic, Content. This key leadership role will drive operational excellence, facilitate executive decision-making, and ensure alignment across teams. This position will report directly to the President, National Geographic Content.

This role will act as a trusted advisor, problem solver, culture carrier, and effective communicator, significantly contributing to the execution of National Geographic’s strategic vision. In this position you will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide breadth of areas – high-level strategy, organizational culture, business prioritization, communications, and more. As such, this role demands a deep thinker with analyst qualities who can both sweat the details without losing sight of the bigger and broader business vision.

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategic Alignment and Execution:

Partner closely with the President to develop, communicate, and execute the strategic vision of National Geographic.
Ensure executive priorities are effectively articulated, cascaded, and executed across all organizational levels.
Facilitate long-term planning, strategic goal setting, and priority alignment with internal stakeholders.
Enable the President and Executive Team with the right information at the right time for decision-making
Conduct research, analysis, and due diligence on key strategic and operational matters.

Operational Leadership:

Manage the operational rhythm of the Oﬃce and Executive Team including driving optimization of the President’s time, schedule, and priorities.
Mentor and lead President’s Executive Assistant fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
Drive structure, content (e.g. assets, presentation), and timely execution of:
- National Geographic All-Hands Meetings
- President’s Executive Weekly Leadership Meetings and Offsites/Events
- C-Suite Executive Creative and Strategy Meetings
- Nat Geo Society and Nat Geo Board Presentations and Meetings
Collaborate with Finance to monitor and manage President’s Office budget
Oversee and manage President’s recurring leadership meetings owning agenda development and meeting execution in partnership with Executive Assistant

Lead and execute special initiatives, strategic projects, and/or cross-functional efforts as directed by the President

Communication and Coordination:

Manage an eﬀective informational network within the organization to deeply understand needs and challenges via pulse checks.
Act as a central liaison and bridge, effectively managing communication between the President, executive leadership, and broader National Geographic staff.
Facilitate executive decision-making by synthesizing complex information and providing clear, actionable insights.
Ensure clarity and alignment of consistent messaging internally and externally, reflecting National Geographic’s mission and values.
Work in deep collaboration and partnership with Corp Communications, Internal Communications, and PR Communications teams for key internal presentations and gatherings including All-Staff meetings, org-facing announcements, timely communications and memos.

Represent the President in key meetings and events as necessary, ensuring alignment and continuity.

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 8 years of professional management experience
Ability to use good judgement when navigating complexity
Demonstrates care in keeping sensitive information confidential
Exceptional diplomacy and tact
Effective influencer and collaborator
History of driving complex projects in the face of ambiguity
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proficient/Expert in Microsoft Suite and Apple Keynote
Excellent organization and attention to detail
Driven proactive learner with growth mindset
Strong orientation to company culture
High sense of responsibility and team mindset
Demonstrated excellent time management and prioritization

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA or equivalent
Previous media experience
Experience supporting senior executive or C-suite leadership

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree required

The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $113,800.00 to $152,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 National Geographic.

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