Content Director, National Geographic Kids & Family (national Geographic)

Disney Streaming

Washington, DC, USA
Base: $168,400 to $225,800 py; bonus/equity: bonus...
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid or onsite based on company culture)
5+ years leadership in children's media
Deep understanding of early childhood development
Experience managing cross-functional editorial teams
National Geographic is seeking a Content Director for its Kids & Family division to lead and innovate content for their children's publications and platforms. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in children's media and demonstrate collaborative leadership within a large organization

Job Summary

  • This role leads the editorial output for National Geographic Kids and Little Kids while driving expansion into new media platforms.
  • The successful candidate will mentor a team of editors and collaborate with partners across The Walt Disney Company to shape storytelling for ages 3-8.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $168,400 to $225,800 per year along with bonus incentives and comprehensive benefits.

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National Geographic is seeking a Content Director for its Kids & Family division to lead and innovate content for their children's publications and platforms. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in children's media and demonstrate collaborative leadership within a large organization.

Salary

Base: $168,400 to $225,800 per year; Bonus/Equity: Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided; Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years leadership in children's media
  • Deep understanding of early childhood development
  • Experience managing cross-functional editorial teams
  • Proven ability to influence in matrixed organizations
  • Strategic vision for multi-platform content expansion

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial temperament for brand growth
  • Background in parent-facing content creation
  • Familiarity with Disney ecosystem collaboration
  • Experience with legacy brand evolution strategies
  • Strong network of top-tier creative contributors

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Significant leadership experience (5+ years) in children's media
  • Demonstrated ability to lead content teams and guide high-quality storytelling

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