Coordinator, Editorial (National Geographic)

The Editorial Coordinator plays an essential part in the creation of the world-class journalism for which National Geographic is known. Sitting on the Editorial Operations team, you will experience the workings of the entire editorial organization while providing the logistical and creative support to keep it running with an especially close working relationship with our Features department. The ideal candidate for this role has a passion for the possibilities of print and digital journalism and an unending curiosity both for how it’s made and how it can be made better.

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.Responsibilities : Serve as a crucial link between the Editorial Operations and Features departments to provide organizational rigor to the creative process for the monthly National Geographic magazine and related productsAttend weekly pitch meetingsMaintain a record of stories that are moving through the pitch processOwn the assignment tracker; record and track progress on writers’ assignments; capture data (e.g., fees, deadlines) and report back on milestones in the feature development processWork closely with colleagues on the Editorial Operations team to maintain the editorial schedule and follow up on the status of article creationSchedule all production meetings to ensure that team members are available and prepared and that meetings occur by their appointed time on the production calendarFollow up with colleagues to ensure production deadlines are being hitDepending on the successful candidate, growth opportunities include writing front-of-book pages, vetting article ideas, and / or coordinating small projectsQualifications : 1 years of relevant work experienceExposure to print and / or digital publishingAdept on (or able to learn) Mac operating systems with basic software such as Word and Excel, and an ability to learn new software platformsA highly meticulous, self-motivated personality that enjoys organizing processes and making them betterComfort liaising with colleagues across the editorial divisionPassion for journalism and telling stories about the wonder of our worldInterest in the core mission of National Geographic and its content areas (science, nature, wildlife, conservation, culture, human health and innovation, archaeology, adventure)Preferred Qualification : 1 years of work experience (including internships) in a publishing environment such as a newspaper, magazine, or websiteRequired Education : Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experiencePreferred Education : Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communication, or another department with an emphasis on writing

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