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Senior Manager, Office of the President (National Geographic)

Disneyland Hong Kong, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Senior Manager, Office of the President (National Geographic)

Summary National Geographic is seeking a dynamic strategic partner to the President of National Geographic, Content. This key leadership role will drive operational excellence, facilitate executive decision-making, and ensure alignment across teams. This position will report directly to the President, National Geographic Content. This role will act as a trusted advisor, problem solver, culture carrier, and effective communicator, significantly contributing to the execution of National Geographic’s strategic vision. In this position you will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide breadth of areas – high-level strategy, organizational culture, business prioritization, communications, and more. As such, this role demands a deep thinker with analyst qualities who can both sweat the details without losing sight of the bigger and broader business vision. Primary Responsibilities: Strategic Alignment and Execution: Partner closely with the President to develop, communicate, and execute the strategic vision of National Geographic. Ensure executive priorities are effectively articulated, cascaded, and executed across all organizational levels. Facilitate long-term planning, strategic goal setting, and priority alignment with internal stakeholders. Enable the President and Executive Team with the right information at the right time for decision-making Conduct research, analysis, and due diligence on key strategic and operational matters. Operational Leadership: Manage the operational rhythm of the Office and Executive Team including driving optimization of the President’s time, schedule, and priorities. Mentor and lead President’s Executive Assistant fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional growth. Drive structure, content (e.g. assets, presentation), and timely execution of: National Geographic All-Hands Meetings President’s Executive Weekly Leadership Meetings and Offsites/Events C-Suite Executive Creative and Strategy Meetings Nat Geo Society and Nat Geo Board Presentations and Meetings Collaborate with Finance to monitor and manage President’s Office budget Oversee and manage President’s recurring leadership meetings owning agenda development and meeting execution in partnership with Executive Assistant Lead and execute special initiatives, strategic projects, and/or cross-functional efforts as directed by the President Communication and Coordination: Manage an effective informational network within the organization to deeply understand needs and challenges via pulse checks. Act as a central liaison and bridge, effectively managing communication between the President, executive leadership, and broader National Geographic staff. Facilitate executive decision-making by synthesizing complex information and providing clear, actionable insights. Ensure clarity and alignment of consistent messaging internally and externally, reflecting National Geographic’s mission and values. Work in deep collaboration and partnership with Corp Communications, Internal Communications, and PR Communications teams for key internal presentations and gatherings including All-Staff meetings, org-facing announcements, timely communications and memos. Represent the President in key meetings and events as necessary, ensuring alignment and continuity. Basic Qualifications: Minimum 8 years of professional management experience Ability to use good judgement when navigating complexity Demonstrates care in keeping sensitive information confidential Exceptional diplomacy and tact Effective influencer and collaborator History of driving complex projects in the face of ambiguity Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Proficient/Expert in Microsoft Suite and Apple Keynote Excellent organization and attention to detail Driven proactive learner with growth mindset Strong orientation to company culture High sense of responsibility and team mindset Demonstrated excellent time management and prioritization Preferred Qualifications: MBA or equivalent Experience supporting senior executive or C-suite leadership Required Education: 工作概要:

Summary National Geographic is seeking a dynamic strategic partner to the President of National Geographic, Content. This key leadership role will drive operational excellence, facilitate executive decision-making, and ensure alignment across teams. This position will report directly to the President, National Geographic Content. This role will act as a trusted advisor, problem solver, culture carrier, and effective communicator, significantly contributing to the execution of National Geographic’s strategic vision. In this position you will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide breadth of areas – high-level strategy, organizational culture, business prioritization, communications, and more. As such, this role demands a deep thinker with analyst qualities who can both sweat the details without losing sight of the bigger and broader business vision. Primary Responsibilities: Strategic Alignment and Execution: Partner closely with the President to develop, communicate, and execute the strategic vision of National Geographic.

Ensure executive priorities are effectively articulated, cascaded, and executed across all organizational levels.

Facilitate long-term planning, strategic goal setting, and priority alignment with internal stakeholders.

Enable the President and Executive Team with the right information at the right time for decision-making

Conduct research, analysis, and due diligence on key strategic and operational matters.

Operational Leadership: Manage the operational rhythm of the Office and Executive Team including driving optimization of the President’s time, schedule, and priorities.

Mentor and lead President’s Executive Assistant fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.

Drive structure, content (e.g. assets, presentation), and timely execution of: National Geographic All-Hands Meetings

President’s Executive Weekly Leadership Meetings and Offsites/Events

C-Suite Executive Creative and Strategy Meetings

Nat Geo Society and Nat Geo Board Presentations and Meetings

Collaborate with Finance to monitor and manage President’s Office budget

Oversee and manage President’s recurring leadership meetings owning agenda development and meeting execution in partnership with Executive Assistant

Lead and execute special initiatives, strategic projects, and/or cross-functional efforts as directed by the President

Communication and Coordination: Manage an effective informational network within the organization to deeply understand needs and challenges via pulse checks.

Act as a central liaison and bridge, effectively managing communication between the President, executive leadership, and broader National Geographic staff.

Facilitate executive decision-making by synthesizing complex information and providing clear, actionable insights.

Ensure clarity and alignment of consistent messaging internally and externally, reflecting National Geographic’s mission and values.

Work in deep collaboration and partnership with Corp Communications, Internal Communications, and PR Communications teams for key internal presentations and gatherings including All-Staff meetings, org-facing announcements, timely communications and memos.

Represent the President in key meetings and events as necessary, ensuring alignment and continuity.

Basic Qualifications: Minimum 8 years of professional management experience

Ability to use good judgement when navigating complexity

Demonstrates care in keeping sensitive information confidential

Exceptional diplomacy and tact

Effective influencer and collaborator

History of driving complex projects in the face of ambiguity

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Proficient/Expert in Microsoft Suite and Apple Keynote

Excellent organization and attention to detail

Driven proactive learner with growth mindset

Strong orientation to company culture

High sense of responsibility and team mindset

Demonstrated excellent time management and prioritization

Preferred Qualifications: MBA or equivalent

Previous media experience

Experience supporting senior executive or C-suite leadership

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree required

The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $113,800.00 to $152,500.00 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. Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications

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