Production Coordinator (National Geographic)

Production Coordinator (National Geographic)
Job ID: 10104746
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Business: Disney Entertainment Television

Job Summary:
As a Production Coordinator for National Geographic’s Yellow Border Production Services team, you’ll support a dynamic, fast-paced production department. You’ll assist Executive Producers, Producers, Associate Producers, and the Production Services Management team in delivering high-quality content for the National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo Wild, and streaming platforms including Disney+ and Hulu. Responsibilities include overseeing final delivery of content, ensuring compliance with editorial, legal, and quality standards, assisting in the development of concepts, and managing post-production deliverables.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in research, development, and pitch writing to align with National Geographic’s creative vision.
• Support production from pre-production through post-production.
• Develop and track production schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Create and manage show deliverables, including music cue sheets, credits, footage logs, and graphics logs.
• Coordinate with legal to review content rights, work with third-party vendors, and organize narration resources.

Basic Qualifications:

• 1+ years of content production experience with a production company or network.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and storytelling abilities.
• Inclusive mindset with a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Familiarity with basic computer skills and MS Office; knowledge of editing systems is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Non-fiction content production experience.
• Additional language proficiency.

Education Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Preferred: Film Production, Television Production, Journalism, or Communications.

Compensation:
In Washington, D.C., the salary range for this position is $51,120 to $70,290 annually, based on a 40-hour work week. Compensation is influenced by internal equity, geographic region, and candidate experience. Benefits include health, savings, retirement, and time-off programs, among others.

About Disney Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television creates diverse original content for Disney+, Hulu, ABC, National Geographic, and more, producing over 4,500 hours of programming annually across all genres.

About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company is a global leader in family entertainment with operations in over 40 countries, inspiring audiences worldwide through iconic stories and experiences.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Disney embraces diversity and equal opportunity, welcoming all qualified applicants, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.