The Communications Division uses creative and strategic tools to further the mission of the National Geographic Society (NGS), while maintaining our place as one of the world’s most trusted non-profit organizations and global brands. The team’s creative minds develop and execute mission-driven, on-brand and strategic communications, marketing, creative and impact media for the NGS and amplify this content on our own channels, across National Geographic Partners (NGP) and through outside partners and earned media. The team is composed of six integrated departments: Engagement and Marketing Strategy, Brand, Creative, Strategic Communications, Executive Communications, and Content and Editorial.

The Director, PR and Media Relations is responsible for securing a sustained drumbeat of earned media amplification of the Society’s overall narrative, as well as elevating the public profile of its community of National Geographic Explorers. In addition to leading the team focused on generating visibility for the Society, the Director, PR and Media Relations plays a key role in message development, reputational communications and crisis communications. The Director, PR and Media Relations reports to the Vice President, Strategic Communications.