Media Placement Operations Associate

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. The OU maintains a kosher certification service, whose circled U symbol, Ⓤ, is found on the labels of many kosher commercial and consumer food products.

Position Overview:

The Orthodox Union (OU) is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and strategic Media Placement Operations Associate to oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of paid media placements across the organization.

This role is responsible for ensuring that all media buys are strategically aligned, accurately executed, and delivered on time across print, digital, and other relevant channels. The Media Placement Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for media vendors, manage internal coordination across teams, and support the development of efficient systems and processes to streamline media planning and execution.

This position requires a strategic thinker who can develop and implement media placement strategies that maximize visibility, engagement, and return on investment (ROI). It also requires a strong customer service mindset, the ability to work collaboratively across departments, to understand stakeholder needs, and to deliver a high-quality, responsive experience to internal and external partners.

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
• 2-5 years of relevant 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). Instead of a single group plan, 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 employees 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 for 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)