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Senior Features Photo Editor (National Geographic)

Senior Features Photo Editor (National Geographic)

The Walt Disney Company

Washington, DC

$95K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Walt Disney Company rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 128 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 51 rated entertainment

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Senior Features Photo Editor (National Geographic)

Req ID:

10156501

Job Description:

Senior Photo Editor, Features to help shape the visual storytelling of the brand's most ambitious editorial work. This role is responsible for developing, commissioning, producing, and editing photography for feature stories across print and digital platforms, working closely with editors, writers, designers, photographers, and producers from concept through publication.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional visual storyteller with strong editorial judgment, a deep knowledge of photography, and extensive experience managing complex assignments and productions. This individual will bring creative vision, organizational excellence, and a collaborative approach to producing compelling visual journalism that reflects National Geographic's commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities:

  • Commission, edit, and produce photography for feature stories across print and digital platforms.
  • Identify and develop visual storytelling approaches that elevate editorial content.
  • Manage all aspects of assignments, including photographer selection, creative direction, production planning, timelines, and budgets.
  • Collaborate with editors, writers, designers, researchers, and producers throughout the editorial process.
  • Lead visual development for special projects, editorial packages, and franchises.
  • Ensure accuracy and quality of all photo deliverables, including captions, credits, rights, and metadata.
  • Provide production support for domestic and international assignments.
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with photographers and visual storytellers around the world.
  • Represent National Geographic within the photography and visual journalism community.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in photo editing, visual storytelling, and commissioning within editorial media.
  • Exceptional visual judgment and a strong understanding of photography and photojournalism.
  • Experience managing complex photographic assignments and productions.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
  • Ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and digital asset management systems.
  • Passion for National Geographic's mission and commitment to visual excellence.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Photo editing software such as Adobe Bridge, Lightroom.

Required Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Photography, Journalism, Visual Communications, Art, Media Studies, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Preferred Education:

  • Advanced degree or specialized training in Photography, Journalism, Visual Storytelling, Documentary Studies, Fine Arts, or a related field.
  • Professional coursework or demonstrated expertise in photojournalism, multimedia storytelling, visual editing, or documentary production.
The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $95,500 to $128,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

National Geographic

Job Posting Primary Business:

National Geographic (DET)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Editorial - Photo Editing

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Washington, DC, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-07-21

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At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

Industry

Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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