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Coordinator, Email & Content

National Geographic

Washington, DC
Full Time
Mid Level
25/hr-26/hr
23 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The National Geographic Society, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is supporting the transformation of its historic headquarters campus, known as Base Camp, which will include the Museum of Exploration (MOE), a dynamic cultural destination with various experiential and educational features. The organization leads integrated campaigns across its diverse initiatives, including MOE, National Geographic Live, Traveling Exhibitions, and the Storytellers Collective, which are key to its revenue and impact strategy. The Email & Content Coordinator supports these initiatives by assisting with email campaigns, digital content updates, and cross-team coordination, contributing to the Society's mission-driven work in a detail-oriented, digital production environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in setting up, testing, and scheduling email campaigns in Salesforce Marketing Cloud, with guidance from senior team members.
  • Help track editorial calendars for email campaigns supporting various initiatives such as MOE, National Geographic Live, Traveling Exhibitions, and Storytellers Collective.
  • Apply pre-approved segmentation and personalization rules to emails as directed.
  • Conduct quality checks on email layouts, links, and visuals across various devices and clients.
  • Support campaign reporting by collecting and formatting performance data for team review.
  • Maintain organized archives of email content and tracking documentation.
  • Assist with content updates in Sanity CMS, including minor copy edits, image uploads, and event listings.
  • Support the rollout of web content tied to seasonal promotions or program launches.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure program information on the website is current and accurate.
  • Help maintain update logs and link tracking for campaign pages.
  • Provide support for uploading content to landing pages and microsites as needed.
  • Contribute to short-form marketing copy for email snippets, web modules, and banners under supervision.
  • Assist in proofreading and formatting content for accuracy and brand alignment.
  • Help version content for different audience segments, geographies, or partner-specific needs.
  • Maintain internal reference documents for messaging, tone, and campaign content usage.
  • Help coordinate timelines and content routing for internal reviews and approvals.
  • Update shared calendars, trackers, and asset logs to ensure transparency across teams.
  • Participate in campaign planning meetings and share delivery status updates as needed.
  • Capture internal feedback and assist in organizing insights for future campaign improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, digital media, or a related field preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience supporting digital marketing campaigns, with a focus on email development and/or website content coordination.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce Marketing Cloud or similar email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor); willingness to learn platform-specific tools.
  • Exposure to content management systems such as Sanity, WordPress, or similar tools is helpful but not required.
  • Basic understanding of email design principles, formatting, and responsiveness across devices.
  • Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills for short-form content.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities.
  • Clear communicator with a collaborative approach to cross-functional work.
  • Demonstrated interest in marketing, communications, or digital production, especially in a mission-driven or cultural environment.
  • Comfort with tools like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and basic project management platforms (e.g., Monday.com, Trello).
  • Willingness to receive feedback, learn new skills, and contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture.

Nice to Have

  • Exposure to email or content publishing tools such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Mailchimp, WordPress, or Sanity CMS.
  • Familiarity with project coordination tools (e.g., Monday.com, Asana, Trello) and comfort working in cross-functional teams.
  • General understanding of National Geographic's mission, tone, and visual brand is helpful.
  • Interest in digital storytelling, audience engagement, and campaign coordination across platforms.
  • Eagerness to grow professionally in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, digital media, or a related field (preferred).
  • Minimum of 2 years supporting digital marketing campaigns, especially email and website content coordination.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive and holistic total rewards package.
  • Salary range of $25.10 - $26.45 per hour.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Wellness program and 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions after 6 months.
  • Flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave and 10 days of sick leave.
  • 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31.
  • 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.
  • Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
  • Various discounts and perks.

Working at National Geographic

The National Geographic Society values growth, inclusivity, and collaboration. It encourages applicants to bring relevant skills and experience, even if not a perfect match, emphasizing a supportive environment that fosters professional development and contribution to a mission-driven organization.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 2, 2025
Job CategoryEmail Marketing
Salary25/hr-26/hr
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceMid Level

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About National Geographic

Website

nationalgeographic.com

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Location

Washington, DC

Industry

Social Advocacy Organizations

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