Job Posting Title:
Senior Manager, Office of the President (National Geographic)
Req ID:
10129051
Job Description:
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.
Job Posting Segment:
National Geographic
Job Posting Primary Business:
National Geographic
Primary Job Posting Category:
Project Support
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Washington, DC, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2025-08-22
