Photo Story Lead, Special Projects

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; New York (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

National Geographic, based in New York City, seeks a Photo Manager for Special Projects to shape world-class storytelling across editorial platforms. You will partner with editors, photographers, writers, and creative teams to develop visual content for special projects and enterprise stories.

The ideal candidate is an experienced photo editor with strong visual judgment and a passion for discovering new talent and innovative storytelling approaches.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in photo editing, commissioning, visual storytelling, or creative production.
• Exceptional visual judgment and a strong understanding of photography and photojournalism.
• Experience managing photographers and visual contributors throughout the editorial process.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and digital publishing workflows.
• Passion for National Geographic's mission and visual storytelling heritage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute visual storytelling for special projects, editorial packages, and enterprise content.
• Commission and manage photographers, illustrators, and other visual contributors.
• Collaborate with editors, writers, designers, and production teams to create compelling multi-platform stories.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with emerging and established photographers, artists, agencies, and creative partners.
• Manage assignments from conception through publication, including research, production, and image selection.
• Explore innovative storytelling formats and visual approaches that engage audiences across print, digital, and social platforms.
• Represent National Geographic within the broader creative community through industry events, portfolio reviews, and talent outreach.

Skills

Photo editing

Commissioning

Visual storytelling

Creative production

Adobe Creative Suite

Digital publishing workflows

Editorial collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Photography

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

National Geographic, based in New York City, seeks a Photo Manager for Special Projects to shape world-class storytelling across editorial platforms. You will partner with editors, photographers, writers, and creative teams to develop visual content for special projects and enterprise stories.

The ideal candidate is an experienced photo editor with strong visual judgment and a passion for discovering new talent and innovative storytelling approaches.