National Geographic Social Media Intern, Summer 2025

Job ID 10109251 Location Washington, DC, United States Business National Geographic Date posted Feb. 10, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

Join us for the opportunity to intern with National Geographic Social Media Marketing team! Our work spans across editorial, magazine, TV and film/docs. We work to create impactful and social first campaigns to highlight the work done across the company and tell the stories of our talent, explorers, photographers and the fans/followers of our accounts. We are always scrolling, on top on trends, focused on our audience and work to tell stories that will be moving, impactful educational and entertaining. Working with this team requires excitement for social, a positive attitude and willingness to jump in and help in a lot of different ways!

The approximate dates of this internship are May 2025 through August 2025. If selected for this role, you will report directly to the VP of Social Media. A cover letter indicating your interest in the National Geographic Social Media Intern, Summer 2025 position is required.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Create a weekly newsletter update with trending social topics and ideas to share with social and editorial teams
Work directly with the social team on editing, posting and planning for social
Research social trends and moments and report on them weekly
Work closely with the D23 lead on planning and execution of the Nat Geo presence at this yearly event
Choose a topic or area of interest to create a deck for that they will present to the social team at the end of the summer
Learn how to apply analytics, audience insights & strategies to inform creative social activations and online content for titles

Required Qualifications & Skills

Enthusiasm for social media platforms
Fascination with crafting and promoting content
Proficient in verbal and written communication
Analytical and organized
Ability to handle and prioritize simultaneous projects and meet deadlines
Driven and resourceful, adept at working autonomously
Curiosity about television and publishing industries

Preferred Qualifications

Strong news judgment
Well-versed in social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter as both a consumer and creator
Enthusiastic follower of National Geographic TV shows and Disney+ films

Education

Junior or Senior year preferred
Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Required Documents

A cover letter indicating your interest in the National Geographic Social Media Intern, Summer 2025 position is required.

Additional Information

Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are May 2025 through August 2025
Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm ET for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Washington D.C. area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this internship in Washington D.C. is $22.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About National Geographic:

National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between Disney and the National Geographic Society, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 131 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with National Geographic Partners PAY SVC, which is part of a business we call National Geographic.

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