Senior Photo Manager, Special Projects

Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution; United States; On-site; USD 121,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

National Geographic in New York, NY is seeking a Manager, Photo - Special Projects to lead visual storytelling for editorial packages and enterprise stories. You will commission photographers, oversee projects from concept to publication, and partner with editors, writers, designers, and production teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in photo editing or commissioning, strong visual judgment, and a track record of working with diverse visual contributors.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in photo editing, commissioning, or visual storytelling.
• Exceptional visual judgment and strong photojournalism understanding.
• Experience managing photographers throughout editorial process.

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

Project management

Adobe Creative Suite

Editorial collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Photography

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Job description

National Geographic in New York, NY is seeking a Manager, Photo - Special Projects to lead visual storytelling for editorial packages and enterprise stories. You will commission photographers, oversee projects from concept to publication, and partner with editors, writers, designers, and production teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in photo editing or commissioning, strong visual judgment, and a track record of working with diverse visual contributors.