Media Placement Manager

Who We Are
The Orthodox Union (OU) is one of the largest Orthodox Jewish organizations in the United States. Founded in 1898, the OU supports a network of synagogues, youth programs, Jewish and Religious Zionist advocacy programs, programs for people with disabilities, localized religious study programs, and international units.

Position Overview
The Orthodox Union is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and strategic Media Placement Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of paid media placements across the organization.

Responsibilities
Media Planning, Strategy & Execution

Develop and manage strategic media placement plans across print, digital, and other channels to maximize reach and ROI

Translate organizational goals into effective, data-driven media strategies

Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align on messaging, timing, and campaign objectives

Ensure all ads are reserved, scheduled, and delivered accurately, including correct sizing, copy, and placement

Vendor Management & Negotiation

Serve as the primary point of contact for media vendors and third-party partners

Negotiate rates and added value opportunities to maximize media spend across the organization

Maintain organized records of vendor specifications, pricing, and performance metrics history

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Customer Service

Partner closely with teams across departments to understand needs, priorities, and goals

Provide a high level of customer service by ensuring clear communication, responsiveness, and reliability

Proactively identify and resolve issues while maintaining strong working relationships with stakeholders

Scheduling & Operations

Manage and maintain the media calendar to ensure timely and accurate placements

Coordinate publishing schedules with vendors and internal teams

Implement and manage systems to streamline workflows, approvals, and media planning

Financial Coordination

Partner with the Operations Manager to process and track invoices

Ensure accuracy of billing against agreed-upon placements, rates, and deliverables

Support internal budget tracking and reconciliation for media spend

Track and report on cost savings, added value, and efficiencies achieved through media negotiations and strategic planning

Maintain organized documentation of all media purchases and financial records

Analytics, Reporting & Optimization

Track and report on paid media performance using relevant KPIs

Provide post-campaign analysis and insights and utilize data to refine future media strategies

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance, and cost-effectiveness

Earned Media Coordination

Coordinate with the external PR firm and internal stakeholders to support the placement and tracking of earned media opportunities

Ensure alignment between paid and earned media efforts where relevant

Qualifications

BA/BS required or equivalent professional experience

Familiarity with the Jewish media landscape strongly preferred

Experience with media buying, planning, or campaign coordination

Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop media plans that drive measurable results

Strong customer service skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders

Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with project management tools such as Monday.com

Understanding of paid media KPIs and performance metrics

Salary & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $60,000 – $75,000 commensurate with experience.

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
The OU offers health insurance through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). Employees have the freedom to choose their own health insurance plan that fits their personal and family needs. The OU contributes a generous monthly amount directly toward your premium, making coverage more flexible, affordable, and tailored to you.

Employees enrolled in our health plan also receive an annual BeniComp stipend, a supplemental benefit that reimburses eligible medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision expenses.

In addition, the OU offers group dental and vision insurance through MetLife.

Additional Benefits and Perks

10 paid sick days

10–15 paid vacation days

Paid Jewish and Federal holidays

Short Fridays to accommodate Sabbath observance

Free life and disability insurance

Discounted continuing education opportunities

403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after 3 years (requires a minimum 2% employee contribution)

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