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Marketing & Events Coordinator

National Geographic

Washington, DC
Full Time
Mid Level
26/hr-27/hr
3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, D.C., is undergoing a major renovation project called Base Camp, which will include a new Museum of Exploration and various public-facing spaces. The Marketing & Events Coordinator role is embedded within the Campus & Experiences Marketing team, supporting programs such as National Geographic Live, the Storytellers Collective, and Traveling Exhibitions. The position involves campaign coordination, event logistics, and program communications to support revenue and mission-driven initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the development, review, and delivery of marketing materials across digital, print, environmental, and partner channels for National Geographic Live, Storytellers Collective, and Traveling Exhibitions.
  • Maintain centralized campaign trackers and calendars to support visibility across multiple program timelines and deliverables.
  • Organize and route creative assets—including social graphics, email modules, signage, and print pieces—for internal review and approvals.
  • Ensure campaign copy and creative assets reflect current program priorities, updated scheduling, and brand alignment.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain timely and accurate distribution of event and program messaging across marketing channels.
  • Serve as a liaison between marketing and external venue or program partners to support co-branded promotions, toolkit rollouts, and localized asset requests.
  • Facilitate the distribution, documentation, and version control of promotional materials, collaborating with content and design teams.
  • Monitor partner marketing timelines, usage compliance, and creative placements to inform future campaigns and maintain brand integrity.
  • Assist in coordinating logistics for media previews, promotional appearances, and venue activations tied to national and regional events.
  • Support planning, coordination, and on-the-ground execution of live and traveling event activations, including performances, engagements, and exhibitions.
  • Prepare and deliver marketing collateral for distribution at live events, such as signage, handouts, and press materials.
  • Capture on-site engagement, audience interactions, and marketing touchpoints through notes and visuals for campaign reporting.
  • Work with ticketing, guest experience, and operations teams to ensure seamless on-site brand representation.
  • Support administrative and operational functions including meeting preparation, action item tracking, invoice processing, and campaign documentation.
  • Collaborate with internal marketing functions—content, web, email, social—to support integrated campaign execution.
  • Contribute to retrospectives and planning meetings with recommendations for workflow improvements and future promotions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, event management, public relations, or a related field preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience supporting marketing campaigns or event logistics, ideally within cultural, nonprofit, tourism, or live entertainment sectors.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Familiarity with campaign workflows, including creative routing, production timelines, and asset tracking.
  • Experience supporting live events, previews, workshops, or on-site activations in a marketing or coordination capacity.
  • Comfort working in project management systems like Monday.com or similar platforms.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional email correspondence and status updates.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
  • Detail-oriented with ownership over logistics, scheduling, and cross-team coordination.
  • Adaptability and problem-solving skills, especially with last-minute changes.
  • Familiarity with digital marketing concepts such as social promotion, ticketing workflows, and asset versioning is a plus.
  • Ability to work some evenings or weekends to support event execution or activations.

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience supporting event logistics, marketing campaigns, or program coordination within a museum, cultural institution, or nonprofit setting.
  • Familiarity with National Geographic's brand voice, mission, or visual identity.
  • Exposure to cross-channel promotions, localized partner toolkits, and in-venue engagement strategies.
  • Experience working with creative teams and understanding campaign asset review lifecycle.
  • Knowledge of ticketing systems, guest communication, or CRM workflows.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and collaboration tools such as Slack, SharePoint, or Monday.com.
  • Willingness to work some evenings or weekends as needed.
  • Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and professionalism in working with teams and partners.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field (preferred).
  • Minimum of 2 years supporting marketing or event logistics.
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional campaigns or events.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive and holistic total rewards package.
  • Salary range of $26.01 - $27.41 per hour.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Wellness program and 401(k) with matching contributions after 6 months.
  • Flexible paid time off up to 22 days annually, plus 10 sick days.
  • 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break.
  • 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 discounts and perks.

Working at National Geographic

The National Geographic Society values growth, inclusivity, and collaboration. They encourage applicants with relevant skills and experience, even if not a perfect match, emphasizing professional development and a supportive work environment.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 2, 2025
Job CategoryEvent Marketing
Salary26/hr-27/hr
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceMid Level

About National Geographic

Website

nationalgeographic.com

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Location

Washington, DC

Industry

Social Advocacy Organizations

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