Specialist, Technical Operations - National Geographic

Responsibilities: Process internal requests and resources within internal systems for work orders, post- production schedule management, and adjust for 3rd parties inquires. Troubleshoot technical requests on the fly to support departments for program duplication needs & distribution. Onboard and support requests in the Media Silo/screening sites. Work with high profile content that will be distributed across internal and external teams. Maintain on time delivery of priority materials from the Event tracker. Assist Corp. Communications for full staffing events requiring the A/V team expertise. Oversee the organization and tracking of audio/video equipment through equipment check-in/check-out and inventory control processes, ensuring camera systems and related gear are operational, production-ready, and accurately accounted for

Basic Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of experience in media operations, content distribution, post-production, mastering, or other event/distribution-related functions. Strong organizational, communication, and customer-service skills. Experience working with digital media assets and content delivery systems. Must have a good understanding of the motion picture post-production process (asset creation, versioning and QC) and technical delivery requirements (codec, aspect ratios and audio layouts); in addition to localization, documentation and captions. Demonstrated experience maintaining and tracking audio/video production equipment, including cameras, microphones, tripods, batteries, chargers, and SD cards, with proficiency using Airtable or similar inventory management systems to ensure equipment readiness and accountability. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Media Silo, PIX, Frame.io, Aspera, Airtable, or similar systems. Knowledge of media workflows, file formats, and digital asset management practices. Experience supporting media distribution, content operations, or post-production teams. Required Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required

Preferred Skills: MS Office Suite Wonderland, Elements or Media Asset Library Experience Scheduling Systems (Scheduall/Mediapulse) Airtable Aspera/ Mounted Drives Smartsheet Hiring Range The hiring range for this position in Washington, DC is $59,600 to $79,800 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. Job Posting Segment National Geographic Primary Business National Geographic (DET)Primary Job Posting Category Network Operations Coordination Employment Type Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code Washington, DC, USADate Posted 2026-09-25 Learn more about us.