Media Archive Coordinator (National Geographic)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10156231 Location Washington, DC, United States Business National Geographic Date posted Jul. 21, 2026Job Summary:
The Media Archive Coordinator applies professional knowledge of digital asset management, metadata standards, and content organization principles to support the stewardship of enterprise media assets within Atris. This position evaluates media assets and associated documentation, analyzes metadata quality, conducts research, and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to improve content discoverability, accessibility, and long-term value. Through metadata enrichment, quality assurance, workflow analysis, and problem-solving activities, the role helps ensure enterprise media assets are accurately represented, effectively managed, and positioned for reuse across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- This position supports the management and optimization of enterprise media assets by analyzing metadata, evaluating content readiness, conducting quality assurance reviews, and applying established digital asset management standards.
- Responsibilities include researching and resolving metadata and documentation issues, collaborating with archive, editorial, production, rights, and technical teams, and recommending improvements that enhance content organization, discoverability, and accessibility.
- The role also contributes to process improvement initiatives, standards development, and workflow analysis efforts that support the long-term management and value of enterprise media collections.
Basic Qualifications:
- 1 + years’ experience working with digital content, metadata, content management systems, databases, records management systems, or related information management environments.
- Knowledge of digital asset management principles, metadata concepts, taxonomy structures, or information organization practices.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to evaluate information, identify inconsistencies, and make recommendations based on findings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Ability to learn new technologies, systems, and business processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with Digital Asset Management (DAM), Media Asset Management (MAM), archival, library, records management, or content management platforms.
- Familiarity with media metadata standards, taxonomy development, controlled vocabularies, or content classification methodologies.
- Experience performing content analysis, data quality reviews, metadata enrichment, or workflow assessment activities.
- Interest in archives, media operations, knowledge management, information science, or digital content strategy.
- Familiarity with media production, rights management, archival research, or content lifecycle management.
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in library science, Information Management, Media Studies, Communications, Archival Studies, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent relevant work experience.
The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $54,000 to $72,300 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.
About National Geographic:
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between Disney and the National Geographic Society, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) 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, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 131 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with National Geographic Partners PAY SVC, which is part of a business we call National Geographic.
National Geographic Partners PAY SVC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.