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Manager, Marketing & Digital Content

National Geographic

Washington, DC
Full Time
Senior
90k-95k
1 day ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Manager, Marketing & Digital Content reports to the Sr. Director, Digital Engagement within the Marketing Strategy team at the National Geographic Society. This role is responsible for the creation, curation, and production of digital content, including writing compelling copy for websites, blogs, email newsletters, and supporting broader marketing needs. The team focuses on designing and implementing brand marketing campaigns, managing global audiences, and enabling decentralized marketing teams through systems, tools, and coordination to ensure cohesive, data-driven, audience-centric, and on-brand marketing efforts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development, and production of digital content for NationalGeographic.org, the marketing blog, and Society News email newsletter, including ideation, project management, editing, and publishing of editorial content across platforms.
  • Drive engagement with content peers and stakeholders to develop distribution and integration plans for Society digital content across various platforms.
  • Work with the Marketing Strategy team and embedded marketing teams on user journeys and tailor content strategy based on performance metrics to support audience engagement.
  • Facilitate cross-team collaboration through meetings and knowledge-sharing.
  • Provide content support for enterprise-wide campaigns and other top-of-funnel marketing strategies.
  • Develop and maintain the Society's brand voice in digital content, ensuring consistency and appropriateness across all channels.
  • Work with content creators to ensure content is SEO-friendly and contribute to the overall SEO strategy.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience creating and leading digital content efforts.
  • Deep understanding of digital content creation with an audience-centric and omni-channel approach.
  • Strong narrative ability to craft compelling stories for digital channels including websites, email, and social media.
  • Keen understanding of journalism practices and current trends in content.
  • Ability to prioritize workflows with strong attention to detail.
  • Highly developed oral and written communication skills and ability to work with individuals and groups at all levels.
  • Experience in a variety of Content Management Systems (CMS).
  • Experience in Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in SEO strategy and content optimization.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Nice to Have

  • Humility and creativity, with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to work cohesively and collaboratively across teams.
  • An entrepreneurial spirit to support a growing team and flexibility to adjust processes as needed.
  • Experience managing freelancers in a creative environment.
  • Time management and organizational skills.
  • Experience developing compelling stories and assets to support fundraising efforts.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, under deadlines, with changing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • A demonstrated interest in illuminating and protecting the wonder of our world.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred).

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive and holistic total rewards package.
  • Salary range of $90,200.00 - $95,000.00.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Wellness program.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months.
  • Flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave, 15 days for new hires, prorated.
  • 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 with employer subsidy.
  • Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
  • Various National Geographic discounts and perks.

Working at National Geographic

The National Geographic Society values community, mentorship, and deep connection to its mission. The organization promotes a hybrid work environment, encouraging staff to work at Base Camp two days each week, with flexibility for additional days. They emphasize growth, inclusivity, and supporting employees' development while fostering a collaborative and mission-driven culture.

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 5, 2025
Job CategoryContent Marketing
Salary90k-95k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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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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