Specialist, Digital Asset Management

National Geographic Society•Washington, DC

2d•$58,900 - $62,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Storytelling team works to expand the organization’s impact through journalism, photography, film/video, web content, mapping, and data visualization. As one of the largest funders to individual storytellers in this work, it also identifies key grantmaking, and programmatic opportunities with creative talent. Much of the team's activity is focused on identifying and building capacity for the next generation of diverse storytellers. Reporting to the Manager, Digital Asset Management, the Specialist, Digital Asset Management is primarily responsible for the ingest, curation, and elevation of a high-volume pipeline of photos and videos created by research, conservation, storytelling, and education grantees, as well as other Society funded Programs. Responsible for coordinating the submission of grantee media assets while providing quality assurance of required legal documentation and metadata. This includes leading the creation of accurate and precise keywording standards using departmentally specific and dynamic taxonomies, promoting noteworthy media for wider use across the Society and its Partners, and researching rights and clearance information. Provides final quality assurance of photos and videos before submitting assets into the Society's archive and maintaining media asset information in the grants database. Your Impact Responsibilities Include

Requirements

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
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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

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%)

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
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