How You’ll Contribute
Reporting to the Chief Storytelling Officer, the General Manager & Country Director, India, serves as the senior-most NGS representative in-country. With a special focus on elevating Indian Explorers, this role leads media integration efforts with key partners such as JioStar and Disney, while building strategic partnerships across corporate, NGO, and government sectors. This role serves as the primary spokesperson and representative for the India office, coordinating staff activities, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders, including media.

The General Manager coordinates local staff activities, manages the India budget along with oversight of regulatory compliance in close collaboration with Washington, D.C. teams, and serves as the primary spokesperson for NGS in India. This role requires an exceptional strategist and communicator with a deep understanding of India's media landscape and cross-border operations. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience leading country operations, navigating complex matrixed partnerships,



and elevating local talent on a global stage.

While this position is designated as remote, regular in-person work and attendance at the JioStar office in Mumbai is required. The position will be employed through an international employer of record (EOR) and seconded to National Geographic Society and will be co-located in the JioStar office in Mumbai, India. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in India.

Please submit a cover letter along with resume/CV. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Your Impact
Responsibilities
Media Integration and Activation (40%)
Lead integration with our media partners at JioStar and Disney to promote National Geographic Society’s mission, Explorers, and priorities.
Ensure National Geographic Society content and storytelling are prominently exhibited across partner platforms and key local activations, such as live events and thought lead

📌 General Manager (India)
🏢 National Geographic
📍 India