Cartographer Job at National Geographic Society
How You’ll Contribute
The Storytelling team works to expand the organization’s impact through journalism, photography, film/video, web content, mapping, asset management, and data visualization. As one of the largest funders to individual storytellers in this work, it also identifies key grantmaking and fellowship opportunities with creative talent. Much of the team's programmatic activity is focused on identifying and building capacity for the next generation of diverse storytellers.
The Cartographer will play a key role in conceiving and designing maps at the National Geographic Society. The position will be responsible for implementing the standards of excellence for which National Geographic maps and graphics are known. You will report to the Chief Cartographer and work closely with The Geographer and their team.
Your Impact
Responsibilities Include
Map Content Creation (80%)
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Design, style and compile basemap tiles for use at National Geographic.
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Conceptualize, research, and design compelling maps, graphics and data visualizations for a variety of media including web, print, mobile devices and video.
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Research, collect, process, and analyze spatial data and synthesize information from authoritative sources to create maps and graphics.
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Write captions and other text content for maps and graphics.
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Work cooperatively with Map Research Editors, Explorers, and sources to develop map content. Consult with sources and experts to scope and verify information presented in cartographic products (e.g., place names, locations of geographic features, thematic information). Document sources for acknowledgements.
Team and Institutional Responsibilities (20%)
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Exchange content ideas for new maps and graphics, and provide critique to peers. Promote a team-based approach to map-making at National Geographic.
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Verify that cartographic products conform to established National Geographic Map Policy and cartographic conventions. Understand NG Map Policy and know where and how that policy should be applied on maps and graphics, especially around sensitive or controversial issues.
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Evaluate and document cartographic methods and interactive technologies for print and electronic formats. Stay informed and trained on the latest technologies for interactive map and graphics development.
What You’ll Bring
Educational Background
Bachelor’s degree in geography, cartography, graphic design, web development, data journalism or related field.
Minimum Years and Type of Experience
3+ years and a strong portfolio of published maps created in a professional capacity.
Necessary Knowledge and Skills
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Demonstrated experience with ESRI web mapping tools (Vector Tile Style Editor, ARCGIS online, Story maps).
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Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Cloud platform (essential knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, w/AfterEffects a plus) and cartographic plug-ins.
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Familiarity with web development and web digital cartography using Javascript, HTML and CSS, Map Libre, D3.
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Proficiency with vector and raster data processing using commercial or open source GIS software.
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Strong visual and interactive cartographic design skills with a clear grasp of typography, layout, color, motion, projections and the ability to iterate on optimal design solutions.
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Good communication skills, including the ability to concisely explain a problem and to articulate a solution.
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Ability to grasp and critically evaluate new subject matters quickly and to evaluate data for quality, accuracy, and authoritativeness.
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Superior organization and the ability to independently budget time and handle several tasks simultaneously under the pressure of tight deadlines.
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Numeric literacy and quantitative skills (algebra, statistics).
Desired Qualifications
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Proficiency in a language other than English is preferred.
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Background in National Geographic‘s core topics, such as photojournalism, archaeology, geography, cultures, environment, and natural history.
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Processing and analyzing remote sensing data for cartography.
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Experience designing and creating maps for video and motion graphics.
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Experience automating data analytics/management (via Python, R, or similar high-level language).
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Experience with cloud-based analytical platforms (e.g., Google Earth Engine).
Supervision
No Direct Reports
Salary Information
As a leading nonprofit organization, National Geographic Society offers competitive salary and total rewards to attract, develop, and retain an innovative and dynamic workforce.
The salary range for this position starts at $80,000.
Job Designation
Hybrid - At the Society, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are Hybrid. Our Hybrid category requires that staff work at Base Camp two days each week: every Wednesday plus either Tuesday or Thursday. Because we recognize that we can effectively work remotely, this designation has been updated to provide more flexibility, both in the days staff choose to come into the office and how often they are expected to be at Base Camp. And of course, Hybrid staff are also always welcome to come in additional days each week if they prefer.
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e encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.
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