Senior Production Specialist (National Geographic)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10156281 Location Washington, DC, United States Business National Geographic Date posted Jul. 21, 2026Job Summary:
Lead print production support for NGM and other complex feature-driven editorial publications. This role would manage high-volume, high-visibility pages that often require close coordination across Design, Editorial, Photo, and external vendors.
Responsibilities:
- Own production workflow for assigned NGM stories and departments from late-stage design through release.
- Prepare files for proofing, prepress, and final delivery to Quad.
- Review layouts for technical accuracy, including overset text, image quality, folios, layers, style consistency, and preflight issues.
- Manage color correction and retouching workflows in partnership with photo and design teams.
- Track corrections across proofs, EIC rounds, and final release stages.
- Coordinate with editors, designers, and photo editors to ensure all assets are complete and correctly placed.
- Support complex pagination, late-breaking changes, and issue close with accuracy and speed.
- Help maintain production standards for files, naming, packaging, and release readiness.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in an editorial production environment
- Advanced InDesign production knowledge
- Strong print prepress and proofing expertise
- Excellent quality control and troubleshooting ability
- Ability to manage multiple moving parts under deadline
- Strong cross-functional communication
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting the production of high-profile, feature-driven magazines or other complex print publications with demanding quality and deadline requirements.
- Advanced knowledge of print manufacturing, color management, prepress processes, and vendor coordination.
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and adapt quickly to late-stage editorial and design changes.
- Experience working in highly collaborative environments with editorial, design, photo, and production teams.
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrated success maintaining quality standards in fast-paced publishing environments.
- Familiarity with digital asset management systems, workflow automation tools, and evolving print production technologies.
- Experience mentoring junior production staff or serving as a subject matter expert on production best practices.
- Advanced knowledge of print manufacturing, color management, color correction, image reproduction, and prepress processes.
Required Education:
- Specialized training or certification in print production, color management, prepress, or publishing technologies
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Publishing, Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant print production experience.
The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $105,100 to $140,900 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.