The Coordinator, Media Innovation provides administrative and programmatic support to the VP, Media Innovation on the day-to-day management of Media Innovation priorities and team needs. This position assists in the development of presentation materials, monthly and quarterly reports, and other activities in support of the media innovation group. Coordinates internal meetings, event and travel planning, payments to outside vendors, and related follow-up across a diverse group of staff, fellows, and grantees and with key internal departments.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Administrative Support. Provides administrative support to the VP, Media Innovation on day-to-day management of staff, fellows, grantees, and programmatic activities. This includes meeting scheduling, event/meeting planning and related follow-up. Create and manage calendars to track key partnership and grant-related activities. (30%)
- Operations Support. Provides operations support to Media Innovation partners and team members, including support on expense reports, vendor payments, visas, and travel assistance as needed for explorers and other contractors, grant and donor report documentation, and other activities that support the programmatic objectives. (30%)
- Research and Analysis. Work closely with the VP, Media Innovation, on regular research projects to inform strategy and decision-making. Perform as needed research on potential partner organizations and storytelling networks in select regions. (20%)
- Marketing and Communications Support. Provide support as needed to development of presentation materials on Media Innovation, as well as partnerships and explorers for both internal and external stakeholders. (10%)
- Cross-Division Support. Assist in the coordination of cross-divisional projects as they relate to Media Innovation, interfacing with relevant departments within the Society, NGP, regional offices as well as external partners. (10%)
Educational Background:
Four year college degree
Skills/Experience:
Minimum Years and Type of Experience
- Two years working as a high-level administrative assistant. Must have proven track record in coordinating multiple initiatives and strong writing and communication skills. Experience designing presentations, working with photographic and video assets, and coordinating multifaceted activities a plus.
Knowledge And Skills Required
- Strong project management skills
- Highly organized
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills; collaborative team player
- Self-motivated and inquisitive;
- High degree of proficiency in using Microsoft Office and Keynote applications
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 2 2018
Active Until:
Mar 3 2018
Hiring Organization:
National Geographic Society
industry:
Nonprofit