The Production Specialist for Global Unscripted Original Production is a multi-faceted role within National Geographic that supports the creative, operational, and administrative needs of the Unscripted Production team across New York, London, and Washington, D.C.
Working closely with the Senior Vice President, production executives, Development, and PMD, this role serves as a central hub for managing the department’s production slate, workflows, information, and priorities. The Production Specialist provides executive support while maintaining project trackers and databases, coordinating meetings and key production milestones, and preparing presentations and other materials for internal and external stakeholders.
The Production Specialist also contributes to the creative process through research, idea generation, editorial feedback on outlines, scripts, and edits, competitive and industry analysis, creative brainstorming, and the development of written and visual materials that support projects from development through production.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and collaborative, with exceptional attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment, and a strong passion for non-fiction storytelling and the complex process of bringing world-class National Geographic television and streaming productions to audiences around the globe.