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National Geographic Editorial Operations Intern, Summer 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10137847 Location Washington, DC, United States Business National Geographic Date posted Jan. 16, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
Imagine working side by side with industry leaders and building upon the skills you’ve learned in the classroom through real-world, hands-on experience with an internship on National Geographic magazine’s Editorial Operations team. Our team facilitates the production of articles for National Geographic magazine and nationalgeographic.com as well as Instagram posts. We help support our authors and text editors through the fine tuning of copyediting and fact-checking, applying the standards in our Style Manual and ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and integrity that readers expect from a 138-year-old brand. We set and monitor production milestones and schedules by outreach to assigned story teams. We also facilitate National Geographic’s production in 20 international markets through supplying files as well as explanatory memos for translators that accompany individual articles.
This internship is a full-time, and the approximate dates of this internship are from May/June 2026 through August/September 2026. If selected for this internship, you will report directly to the Senior Editorial Manager, Copy & International. A link to your portfolio or published writing sample on your resume is required for the National Geographic Editorial Operations Intern, Summer 2026 position. A cover letter indicating your interest in the role is also required.
What You Will Do
You will have the opportunity to work with our copyediting, research, production, and international editions teams. On any given day you might:
Identify and locate multiple sources of information applicable to an assigned article
Define key issues and identify factual problems within text and captions
Communicate by phone or email with subject experts in governmental agencies, academic institutions, and industry
Propose fact-checking fixes, in collaboration with colleagues, such as the copy editor and text editor roles
Review published articles as subject background in National Geographic’s archives; consult dictionaries and the National Geographic Style Manual
Write a memo for translators, explaining difficult syntax or grammar, idiomatic phrasing
Required Qualifications & Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Teams
Skilled in conducting research and utilizing diverse tools to gather information and effectively present findings
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated organizational skills, including record-keeping and the ability to multitask efficiently in a dynamic environment.
High attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Previous academic or internship experience in journalism
Familiarity with the software Airtable and InDesign/InCopy
Demonstrated proficiency in at least one foreign language.
Education
Junior or senior year preferred
Major coursework in journalism or English writing is preferred
A background or previous coursework in archaeology, science, and history is a plus
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Required Documents:
A link to your portfolio or published writing sample on your resume is required for the National Geographic Editorial Operations Intern, Summer 2026 position. A cover letter indicating your interest in the role is also required.
Additional Information
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2026 through August/September 2026
Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm ET for the duration of the internship
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Washington, DC area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this role in Washington D.C. is $22.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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.