Senior Writer/Producer (FNG0005833) Washington, District of Columbia
The Senior Writer/Producer conceptualizes, writes, and produces the Channel’s highest priority promotional spots for specials, stunts and priority series for both The National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo WILD. The Senior Writer/Producer also concepts, writes and produces short form program presentations for communication and marketing initiatives. They are called upon to travel to location and stage shoots to direct/supervise production, and the teams on-set. The Senior Writer/Producer also must lead team meetings across Marketing, which can include Press, Consumer, Digital, On-air Strategy and Ad Sales Marketing teams, for large scale program priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Write, conceive and produce promotions for high-level, on and off-air series, stunts or specials. Shoot and direct larger scale productions, often unsupervised or as sole channel representative.
- Spot reflect Channel positioning/brand and effectively drive tune-in through creative and compelling ideas.
- Oversee and manage budgets and vendors for projects assigned to them.
- Communicate ideas with partner departments during creative process.
- Make recommendations for overall creative direction.
- Lead necessary brainstorm meetings and synergy process across Press, Consumer, Digital, On-air Strategy, and Ad Sales Marketing Teams.
Qualifications:
- At least 3 years producing experience in television Marketing/Promotion (preferred work at Cable Network established history and relationships with numerous outside design and editorial vendors).
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Explorer)
- Understanding of Avid and Final Cut editorial equipment, and any word processing software necessary for writing.
- Film project experience – planning highly detailed production shoots.
- Process knowledge of high-end finishing systems (color correction, online compositing, etc.)
- Management skills, and ability to multi-task projects under deadlines while skillfully managing budgets, timelines and multiple deliverables simultaneously.
- Understanding how to manage business relationships.
- Highly creative and understand and be aware of trends in advertising and pop-culture.
National Geographic Partners LLC, a joint venture between National Geographic Society and 21st Century Fox, combines National Geographic television channels with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic Studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, catalog, licensing and e-commerce businesses. A portion of the proceeds from National Geographic Partners LLC will be used to fund science, exploration, conservation and education through significant ongoing contributions to the work of the National Geographic Society. For more information, visit http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ and find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.