Director, Production & Development (National Geographic)

At least 10 years of experience in a range of unscripted TV across multiple genres is a must.

Director of Development and Production will be expected to function at a high level in a fast-paced 360-degree multi-platform corporate environment which includes close collaboration with external producing partners, internal partners including Channel production management and development, NG digital, NG print, live events and the National Geographic Society, NG’s non-profit arm.

Channel Executives manage a varied slate of series and specials which requires a firm understanding of both linear and streaming audience sensibilities.

In addition to excellence in creative execution, CE’s should have a firm ability to manage budgets and schedules in order to deliver projects on budget and on time.

Candidates should be comfortable working closely with top industry professionals both in front of, and behind, the cameras in order to deliver on the utmost quality standards of the National Geographic, and Disney, brands.

NG Channel Executives are ambassadors and protectors of the National Geographic Brand.

Oversee Unscripted series and one-off development and productions from concept through delivery and broadcast across National Geographic platforms.

Develop baseline ideas into premium creative, financially viable television products in partnership with global content teams.

Collaborate with production companies and provide editorial guidance to support world-class, brand-defining storytelling.

Manage production partners to ensure programs meet creative expectations and ratings goals.

Protect programming investments by ensuring budgets are reasonable and deliverables meet expectations.

Work closely with Production Management to maintain highest