Orthodox Union · 19 hours ago
Director of Content
New York, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expOrthodox Union is one of the largest Orthodox Jewish organizations in the United States, seeking a strategic and creative Director of Content. This role is responsible for leading the content development and execution across the organization’s platforms, shaping a comprehensive content strategy that aligns with the OU's mission and enhances brand engagement.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Develop and own a comprehensive, integrated content strategy aligned with the OU’s organizational goals, brand framework, and communications priorities
Serve as the senior content lead, ensuring consistency of voice, tone, and messaging across all platforms and channels
Translate high-level organizational objectives into clear content priorities, editorial calendars, and platform-specific strategies
Proactively identify opportunities for innovation, growth, and new content formats to increase reach, relevance, and impact
Lead, manage, and mentor content staff across social media, video and A/V, website, and email/e-newsletter functions
Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture that values creativity, accountability, and continuous growth
Work closely with the creative team to ensure seamless coordination between content strategy, design, and production
Partner with internal stakeholders across departments to plan, prioritize, and deliver content that supports programmatic and organizational needs
Oversee the planning, creation, editing, and distribution of content across all platforms, ensuring quality, accuracy, and alignment with strategy
Provide strategic leadership for the OU’s website and email ecosystem, including content architecture, user journeys, and ongoing optimization
Guide website and email strategy to improve engagement, usability, and conversion, ensuring content is current, clear, and mission-aligned
Ensure content is audience-centered, data-informed, and optimized for platform-specific best practices
Establish workflows, processes, and standards that improve efficiency, scalability, and cross-team alignment
Lead annual and quarterly content planning processes, including editorial calendars and campaign alignment
Oversee website and email optimization efforts, using analytics, testing, and performance insights to refine content and user experience continuously
Apply SEO best practices across digital content, including keyword strategy, on-page optimization, and collaboration with web and content teams to improve discoverability and search performance
Use performance data and insights to evaluate content effectiveness and refine strategy over time
Collaborate with marketing and communications leadership to align content efforts with broader campaigns and initiatives
Qualification
Required
5–10 years of relevant experience in content, marketing, or communications, with demonstrated growth in strategic and managerial leadership
Significant experience leading content strategy and managing teams within a marketing or communications environment
Demonstrated experience developing and optimizing website and email content strategies
Working knowledge of SEO principles and best practices, including content optimization and performance measurement
Proven ability to think strategically while also overseeing day-to-day execution across multiple platforms
Strong managerial and leadership skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen editorial eye
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proactive, innovative mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and propose solutions
Collaborative, team-oriented approach with comfort working across disciplines and departments
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
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)
Company
Orthodox Union
A simple question any company should be able to answer is "Why work for them?" At the Orthodox Union the answer is simple.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Shlomo (Steven) Schwartz
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer
Josh Joseph
Executive Vice President and COO
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