

Smithsonian Institution
Diverse employees at National Geographic have rated Outlook, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at National Geographic have rated Retention, Compensation, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
National Geographic employees are 25% more likely to recommend National Geographic as a great place to work
| 55% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 30% | Detractors |
Working at National Geographic is rated highly by 74 employees, across various culture dimensions. National Geographic employees are most satisfied about Retention, Outlook, and Manager categories, putting National Geographic’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at National Geographic was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at National Geographic is rated B
Last updated months ago
National Geographic ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 32 National Geographic employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping National Geographic improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 93% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 7% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Standard interview process, nothing out of the ordinary.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The free coffee is nice.
What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone is in the same sinking boat.
National Geographic is a magazine that contains articles and images on geography, archaeology, natural science, world culture, and history.
About the National Geographic Society. The National Geographic Society is a global nonprofit organization committed to exploring and protecting our planet. We fund hundreds of research and conservation projects around the world each year and inspire new generations through our education initiatives and resources.
| Headquarter | Washington, DC United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.nationalgeographic.com |
| Founding Date | 1888 |
| Company Status | Private |
National Geographic competitors include Smithsonian Institution. National Geographic ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how National Geographic compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

74 employees at National Geographic have reviewed National Geographic across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 74 National Geographic employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at National Geographic are generally satisfied with their total compensation at National Geographic, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at National Geographic are pleased with their team. 74 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at National Geographic are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at National Geographic believe the environment at National Geographic is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at National Geographic is comfortably fast. About 55% of the employees at National Geographic work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at National Geographic are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining National Geographic is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. National Geographic employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At National Geographic 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of National Geographic's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 National Geographic employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Courteney’s approval rate is just above average, putting Courteney in the Top 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Courteney Monroe is well regarded by employees for the Retention National Geographic offers, and ranks among the Top 15% of CEOs by employees in that category. Courteney is most liked by employees with the company for Less than 1 Year and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to National Geographic’s competitors, Courteney Monroe ranks just below Smithsonian Institution’s CEO David Skorton. With Courteney’s leadership, National Geographic employee respondents are most happy about their Retention and Outlook. Courteney was rated slightly below average for Compensation.
The National Geographic Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Courteney Monroe, Executive Vice President (EVP) of Product & Technology / Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Marcus East, and EVP and CFO Marcela Martin
Courteney Monroe CEO / President
Courteney Monroe serves as the CEO / President of National Geographic.
Marcus East Executive Vice President (EVP) of Product & Technology / Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Marcus East serves as the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Product & Technology / Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of... read more
Marcela Martin EVP and CFO
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Craig Mutch Senior Vice President Human Resources
Craig Mutch serves as the Senior Vice President Human Resources of National Geographic Channel. Craig started at... read more
Mike Wiese Senior Vice President, Branded Content
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Rosa Zeegers Executive Vice President Consumer Products & Experiences
Rosa Zeegers serves as the Executive Vice President Consumer Products & Experiences of National Geographic Channel. Rosa... read more
Evelyn Miller Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs (Technology and Data Privacy)
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Kataryna DeLisle Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs
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Jill Cress Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
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How much do people at National Geographic get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at National Geographic is $107,083, or $51 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,791, or $58 per hour.
At National Geographic, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $256,873 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $50,056 annually. Average National Geographic salaries by department include: Admin at $58,495, Sales at $167,301, Operations at $86,264, and Business Development at $91,884. Half of National Geographic salaries are above $121,791.
27 employees at National Geographic rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 83 ratings) while 25 employees at National Geographic rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 26 ratings).
Salaries contributed from National Geographic employees include job titles like Marketing Manager and Marketing Operations. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from National Geographic employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $97k | $97k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $116k | $116k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $215k | $215k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $257k | $257k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $409k | $409k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at National Geographic score the company 69/100 across various culture categories, placing National Geographic in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at National Geographic across various culture dimensions.
National Geographic's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. National Geographic's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, National Geographic applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
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Marketing | 13% | |
Legal | 13% | |
Design | 6% | |
Admin | 6% | |
Other | 13% |
Candidates By Location
Washington | 44% | |
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New York City | 13% | |
Silver Spring | 6% | |
Greenbelt | 6% | |
Westbrook | 6% | |
Other | 25% |
Who is the CEO of National Geographic?
National Geographic CEO is Courteney Monroe, their score by employees is 69
What is National Geographic eNPS?
The eNPS for National Geographic is 25
What is the salary for IT Manager in National Geographic?
IT Manager average salary in the US is 131k
What are the salaries in the Legal in National Geographic?
The average salaries for Legal in National Geographic is 90k
Who are National Geographic competitors?
National Geographic main competitors are Smithsonian Institution