Production Coordinator (National Geographic DC)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10151485 Location Washington, DC, United States Business National Geographic Date posted Jun. 04, 2026Job Summary:
Job Summary:
The Production Coordinator supports the SVP of Production Management at National Geographic Content. This role will collaborate with Development and Production to oversee budgets, schedules, and deliverables from third-party production companies for unscripted, team nature, and documentary films.
Responsibilities:
Manage the Executive’s calendar, meetings, agendas, communications across time zones, travel arrangements, and expenses; prepare reports and presentations for leadership at National Geographic and Disney; coordinate with internal stakeholders.
Track and oversee departmental budget in Excel.
Handle department admin tasks, such as mail, supplies, and vendor relations.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years’ unscripted production experience working as a Production Coordinator or Production Assistant for cable networks and/or streaming platforms and/or third-party production companies.
Pasion for nature, and documentary films is a must.
Demonstrated expertise in designing and conceptualizing presentations using PowerPoint and OneNote.
Requires strong project management skills and ability to excel in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment.
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for meeting requests and scheduling required
Applicants should reside close enough to our offices at 1145 17th St NW, DC, to commute easily. This position requires being onsite four days each week.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with production and post-production processes/logistics in addition to familiarity with broadcast deliverables and technical specifications.
Experience working with international clients and Artificial Intelligence.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $52,700 to $72,300 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.