Ngs
Production Manager, Blue Boundaries (ISL)
Washington, DC · Contract
No sponsorship$105k-$110kDetected 30 days ago
BudgetingLogisticsPhotographyAR/VRNGSResearchCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
About the role
- As the largest funder to individual storytellers in this work, it also identifies key grantmaking and fellowship opportunities with creative talent.
- The ISL produces world-class film, audio, photography, VR/AR experiences, and other media that furthers the goals of the organization and its programs.
- The Production Manager plays a crucial role in managing the processes of ISL projects, with a specific focus on the new Blue Boundaries program and other Zenith-level programs.
Responsibilities
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex working relationships.
- Operations (25%): Support the implementation and continued improvement of workflows and processes.
- Manage logistics throughout a project's life cycle, from development through delivery, including complex international field production.
- Provide support to the team regarding adherence to NGS administrative policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Investigate and implement technologies and software that will support the functioning of the Lab.
- Budgeting (25%): Support the Director of Operations in creating and managing project budgets.
- Scheduling (25%): Work with the Director of Operations and Producers to create production schedules for all projects.
- Manage schedules and milestones from intake to delivery.
- Manage Vendors (25%): Act as the main point of contact for vendor contracts and invoices.
- Hybrid - At the Society, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission.
Requirements
- Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Understanding of operations of media production is required.
- While in-depth technical skills are not required, the Production Manager must be familiar with all aspects of production so that they can communicate effectively with the production team.
- Excellent written, verbal, communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills are required.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 3+ years of experience as a Production Manager overseeing staff.
Nice to have
- every Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- W e encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position.
- We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.
Compensation
- Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations.
- The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more.
- At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
- The salary range for this position is $104,500.00 - $110,000.00.
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Benefits
- Educational Background
- The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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