Senior Manager, Operations

This is a Full Time Job


OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

National Geographic

National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between Disney and the National Geographic Society, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic's media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children's media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 131 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Department/Group Overview:

Nat Geo Media is a worldwide digital, social and print publisher, operating in over 170 countries, with several print and digital products and over 1/2 a billion followers on social media. Our mission is to inspire curious fans of all ages through bold and innovative storytelling about people, places and projects that shape our world, and enable our fans to connect, explore, engage with and care about the world.

This team is responsible for engaging our audience consumers with fantastic storytelling and pulling them into a recurring revenue relationship with Nat Geo. The Nat Geo Media team covers everything on the consumer journey, from print, digital, social, and audio content creation, generating awareness through social and newsletters, acquisition, and retention marketing, print operations, international licensing, and digital platforms.

Job Summary:

This role will report directly to the EVP and General Manager for Nat Geo Media. This person will be a critical member of the Leadership Team responsible for coordinating strategic business initiatives that cut across multiple teams.

The responsibilities of this role include:
• Direct manager to support function employees, and potentially an individual contributor project manager
• Manage workflow process, coordinating with EVP's directs and other key stakeholders to ensure key milestones and materials requirements are met.
• Understand the calendar and collaborate with Executive Assistant to prioritize time and schedule.
• Draft letters, emails, presentation decks, meeting agendas, and other correspondence
• Relay information in meetings and phone calls with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support meetings by taking notes and capturing action items
• Ensure timely and effective completion of projects
• Keep finger on the pulse of how people are experiencing the organization and recommend new communications and initiatives as needed. Serve as liaison to Culture Committee.
• Stay apprised of Enterprise and Segment priorities and relationships and anticipate/help meet related needs
• Work closely with Finance on the tracking of Nat Geo Media's budget.
• Improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity.
• Working with the EVP/GM on special projects.
• Support the EVP/GM external engagements.

Required Education
, Experience/Skills/Training:
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in in a business management role.
• Excellent communicator in written, presentation, and verbal form.
• Extremely versatile, dedicated to efficient productivity.
• Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives.
• Proven track record of collaborating with a large and varied group of cross-functional teams and partners to tackle ambiguous problems and make forward progress.
• Proven track record of presenting to and influencing senior management.
• Strong ability to multi-task and context-switch with ease, in a fast-paced and ever-evolving organization multiple work streams and multiple projects.
• Strong process orientation with solid organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Adept at establishing trusting relationships with both internal and external partners.
• Passion and commitment to diversity and inclusion inviting diverse perspectives, promoting, and inclusive work environment.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

About National Geographic:

National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between Disney and the National Geographic Society, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic's media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children's media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 131 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with National Geographic Partners, LLC, which is part of a business we call National Geographic.

National Geographic Partners, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.