Social Content Producer

Overview The National Geographic Society headquarters, based in Washington, D.C., is opening a state-of-the-art attraction, the National Geographic Museum of Exploration, opening June 2026. The museum will feature a pavilion entrance, auditorium, photo gallery, exhibition space, immersive walk-through attraction, retail, food and beverage, education center, archives, tours, public programming and event space. Responsibilities Include Field Capture & Production 40% Boots on the Ground: Serve as the primary visual creator at museum events, exhibit launches, and content shoots. Raw Asset Collection: Capture high-quality video, photography, and audio that aligns with the National Geographic aesthetic. Creative Direction: Translate abstract exhibit themes into compelling visual hooks that stop the scroll. Post-Production & Technical Optimization 50% The Pipeline Lead: Manage the end-to-end production workflow for both National Geographic Live (NGL) and Museum of Exploration (MOE) handles. Platform Formatting: Reform assets for specific platform UX (e.g., converting 16:9 footage into 9:16 for Reels/TikToks/YouTube Shorts or 4:5 for feed posts). Technical Editing: Edit raw clips into cohesive narratives, including creating high-engagement assets like 10-slide Instagram Carousels. Rapid-Response Design & Animation 10% Turn-key Creative: Provide light graphic design and motion graphics to enable real-time response to cultural trends. Asset Branding: Create custom title treatments, lower-thirds, and overlays that maintain brand integrity while feeling native to social media. What You’ll Bring Educational Background Bachelor’s degree in Film/Video Production, Digital Media, Multimedia Journalism or Visual Communications preferred. Minimum Years Of Experience 3+ years in content production and editing. Necessary Skills And Knowledge Experience working in live environments (events, festivals, or active spaces). A proven history of producing short-form vertical video (9:16) with high engagement. Software proficiency: Capcut, Adobe Creative Cloud, Premiere Pro, or similar software. Cinematography & Capture: advanced camera ops, mobile proficiency, stabilization, audio, and lighting. UX Design for Social: Knowledge of safe zones on TikTok and Instagram to avoid text/UI covering critical visuals. Carousel Engineering: Ability to design seamless, swipeable narratives for Instagram and TikTok. Desired Qualifications 4K/8K Video Editing Narrative Storytelling Motion Graphics & Lower Thirds Situational Awareness in live and busy spaces Vertical Framing & Reframing Cultural Sensitivity & Editorial Integrity File Management & Transcoding Creative Problem Solving under tight deadlines Color Grading (Rec.709 & Log) Project management Collaboration & Communication Salary Information The National Geographic Society offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation is based on market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations. The salary range for this position is $80,750.00 - $85,000.00. The package also includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness program; 401(k) with employer matching after 6 months; flexible paid time off (up to 22 days/year; prorated for new hires); 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and paid winter break; paid parental leave and related benefits; and additional benefits such as lifestyle spending account and transportation subsidies. Job Designation On-Site Flex - Staff members who must be physically present at Base Camp to support building and museum operations. On-Site Flex hours are determined in consultation with supervisors and may include nontraditional hours. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for relevant skills and experience and welcome growth and development within the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Geographic Society