Commissioning Editor, National Geographic
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About The Role & Team
The National Geographic Commissioning Editor is responsible for expertly guiding projects across the full lifecycle of production, from concept to creation, to delivery and broadcast for premium and non-premium global and international series, as well as special hours for both Disney+ and linear channels.
This person should demonstrate a true storytelling agility through a deft application of the craft across a broad range of genres from adventure, science, history, docu-drama, hosted and premium factual.
Some recent examples of projects that the Global team has worked on include: Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, Tucci In Italy, Tsunami Race Against Time and Titanic: The Digital Resurrection, while EMEA projects include Car SOS, Europe From Above, Lost Treasures Of Egypt, Ice Road Rescue and Hitler’s Last Stand.
The Commissioning Editor will collaborate closely with production companies to provide editorial guidance that enables producers to create compelling visual content with powerful storytelling, resulting in entertaining programs that meet/exceed ratings goals.
This role will cover both EMEA projects as well as Global ones, working across both linear channels and Disney+. They will report to the SVP of Production, with a dotted line into the SVP Development.
This is a permanent role, based in our Hammersmith office, 4 days a week.
What You Will Do
Create premium programming that exceeds ratings targets.
Collaborating with producers to implement the programming strategy.
Communicating channel needs and strategy to producers.
Working up proposals to take them through the greenlight process, pre-production, casting, scripting, rough-cuts, fine cut and final delivery.
Deliver shows that are on budget and schedule.
Work closely with Production Management to maintain highest editorial standards within budgetary requirements.
Provide timely feedback to production companies to maintain production schedule and make sure all contractual obligations are met.
Coordinate with Marketing, Ad Sales, Communications and Digital to provide information and materials necessary for the development and generation of Cross-Platform content initiatives and strategy.
Work closely with Research to ensure factual accuracy and maintain the highest brand standards. Work with analytics/insights teams to strategize topics, titling, audience demographic in order to increase TSV and ratings.
Experience
We are looking for a seasoned executive, with extensive experience working as a commissioning editor or executive producer.
Experience working across a broad range of unscripted genres.
A firm understanding of both linear and streaming audience sensibilities.
Working knowledge of production budgets and ability to analyse ratings and other research data to better understand NG’s own programming and the competitive landscape.
Competencies
Excellent communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and manage relationships with both external producing partners as well as within NG’s internal corporate structure.
NG Channel Executives are ambassadors and protectors of the National Geographic Brand. They will be expected uphold the standards and practices of the National Geographic brand in a variety of environments.
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
This role is based in London, UK
Sobre National Geographic:
A National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), uma joint venture entre Disney e a National Geographic Society, está empenhada em trazer o conteúdo de ciência, aventura e exploração premium mundial em um portfólio incomparável de ativos de mídia. A NGP combina os canais de televisão globais National Geographic (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) com as mídias e ativos voltados para o consumidor da National Geographic, incluindo as revistas National Geographic, os estúdios da National Geographic, plataformas de mídia social e digital relacionadas; livros; mapas; mídia infantil; e atividades auxiliares que incluem viagens, experiências e eventos globais, vendas de arquivo, licenciamento e negócios de comércio eletrônico. Promover o conhecimento e a compreensão do nosso mundo tem sido o objetivo principal da National Geographic há 131 anos, e agora estamos comprometidos em ir mais fundo, ampliar fronteiras, ir além para nossos consumidores… e, com isso, alcançar milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo em 172 países e 43 idiomas todos os meses. A NGP retorna 27% dos nossos rendimentos para a organização sem fins lucrativos National Geographic Society para financiar o trabalho nas áreas de ciência, exploração, conservação e educação.
Sobre The Walt Disney Company:
A The Walt Disney Company, juntamente com suas subsidiárias e afiliadas, é uma líder diversificada em entretenimento familiar e mídia internacional que inclui três segmentos principais de negócios: Disney Entertainment, ESPN e Disney Experiences. Desde seus primeiros passos como um estúdio de desenho animado na década de 1920 até se tornar o atual nome de destaque na indústria do entretenimento, a Disney orgulhosamente dá continuidade a seu legado de criação de histórias e experiências de padrão internacional para toda a família. As histórias, personagens e experiências da Disney tocam consumidores e visitantes de todas as partes do mundo. Com operações em mais de 40 países, nossos funcionários e colaboradores trabalham juntos para criar experiências de entretenimento adoradas por todos.
Esta vaga é oferecida junto à The Walt Disney Company Limited, que é parte de um segmento de negócios que chamamos de National Geographic.
The Walt Disney Company Limited é um empregador de oportunidades iguais. Os candidatos serão selecionados para emprego independente de raça, religião, cor, sexo, orientação sexual, gênero, identidade de gênero, expressão de gênero, nacionalidade, ancestralidade, idade, estado civil, status militar ou de veterano, quadro clínico, informações genéticas ou deficiência, ou qualquer outro motivo proibido por lei federal, estadual ou local. A Disney defende um ambiente de negócios em que ideias e decisões de todas as pessoas nos ajudam a crescer, inovar, criar as melhores histórias e ser relevantes em um mundo em constante evolução.