Production Manager for Photo Camp

How You’ll Contribute

The Storytelling team works to expand the organization’s impact through journalism, photography, film/video,, mapping, and data visualization. As one of the largest funders to individual storytellers in this work, it also identifies key grantmaking, and fellowship opportunities with creative talent. Much of the team's programmatic activity is focused on identifying and building capacity for the next generation of storytellers.


At National Geographic Photo Camp, a diverse group of young people from under-resourced communities learn how to use photography to tell their own stories, explore the world around them, and develop deep connections with others.
World-class National Geographic photographers provide students with a personalized, immersive learning experience, inspiring the next generation of storytellers. Then, through intimate presentations in their own communities and public exhibitions that reach millions of viewers, National Geographic Photo Camp showcases the students’ perspectives on issues that are important to all of us.

Reporting to the Photo Camp Director, the Production Manager for Photo Camp is responsible for event production and logistics coordination for Photo Camps worldwide. The Production Manager supports the implementation of this program’s strategy by managing event and travel planning, budgets, contracts, and logistics related to the program’s operations. This position requires moderate travel up to 25% of the time.

Your Impact

Your Impact

Responsibilities Include

Production Operations (50%)

• Pre-production planning and implementation of the operations for Photo Camps including student registrations, contracts, expense reports, vendor payments, visas, and travel assistance as needed for program staff and other contractors.

Production Event Support (40%)

• Provide on-the-ground logistics support and event production during National Geographic Photo Camps. Moderate travel is required to domestic and international 5 - 7 day Photo Camps off campus.  Serve as the NGS contact between the students, community liaisons, and partners for each Photo Camp.

Communications Support (10%)

Provide support as needed for development of presentation materials on Photo Camp projects for both internal and external stakeholders, in collaboration with NGS internal Communications team and other members of the Storytelling team. 

Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree preferred. With education and experience in the areas of event production, logistics management, or related field.

Minimum Years and Type of Experience

5+ years working in a production or logistics environment. 

Proven track record of coordinating multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Experience designing presentations, working with photographic and video assets, and coordinating multifaceted activities a plus.

Necessary Knowledge and Skills

 Strong event production and organizational skills.

Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills; collaborative team player

Self-motivated and inquisitive.

High degree of proficiency in using Microsoft Office, AirTable, and Keynote applications. 

Job Designation

Hybrid

Supervision

No direct reports. Collaboration with summer interns, annually.

Salary Information

The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations.

The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more. At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The salary range for this position is $74,100 - $78,000.

In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) 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 with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.

Job Designation

Hybrid - At the Society, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are Hybrid. Our Hybrid category requires that staff work at Base Camp two days each week: every Tuesday and Wednesday. Hybrid staff are also always welcome to come in additional days each week if preferred.

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 someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.