National Geographic Society · 8 hours ago
Specialist, Digital Asset Management
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$59K/yr - $62K/yr
3+ years expNational Geographic Society is an organization focused on expanding its impact through storytelling across various media. The Specialist, Digital Asset Management is responsible for the ingestion, curation, and quality assurance of a high-volume pipeline of media assets created by grantees, as well as promoting these assets for wider use within the Society and its partners.
Non ProfitSocial ImpactWildlife Conservation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Catalog all grantee and other Society funded Program photos and videos, attaching correct metadata and ensuring legal rights compliance (35%)
Lead in the creation of cataloging standards for media assets (15%)
Collaborate with content teams to promote media assets on the Society and its Partners platforms, including responding to internal requests for specific photo assets and researching the DAM for broader photo requests (20%)
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for finalizing grants media requirements and update media asset information in the grants database (10%)
Follow up with grantees and content teams to ensure completion of grants media requirements (10%)
Help assist with onboarding and training new staff, specifically interns and potential incoming coordinators (5%)
Liaise, when needed, with media partners to collect and catalog media assets (5%)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Science or related field
3+ years of video and/or photography experience, including cataloging media
Strong research, communication, and organizational skills
Attention to detail and ability to understand and prioritize multiple requests from different stakeholders across the Society and its Partners
Must be a self-guided, creative, highly organized, and motivated individual
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to work through problem-solving on a growing team
Basic understanding of legal and rights terminology
Must be capable of exercising flexibility, multitasking, and working effectively with others on tight deadlines
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of Digital Photography preferred
Knowledge of metadata standards and experience in library and archives settings a plus
Knowledge of Adobe Suite a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Engaging and comprehensive wellness program
401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment
Flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave
12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31 (May not apply to all roles that are required to work during high volume seasons or essential workers. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.)
Paid parental leave
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility benefits
Learning and development opportunities
Lifestyle Spending Account
Pet adoption assistance and insurance
Pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy
Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit
A variety of National Geographic discounts and perks
Company
National Geographic Society
National Geographic Society has funded the best and brightest individuals dedicated to scientific discovery and understanding of our world.
Founded in 1888Washington, District of Columbia, USA
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.5MKey Investors
Principal FoundationAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
2025-11-12Grant· $0.5M
2012-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2008-01-01Grant· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Jill Tiefenthaler
Chief Executive Officer
Caroline Tippett
Vice President of Institutional Partnerships
Recent News
2026-01-20
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