ABOUT ORCHESTRA

Orchestra is a new communications company that helps brands and organizations reach audiences in a more effective and precise way. Its growing team of 700+ storytellers and strategists is shaping what's next in communications, with experience that spans consumer, technology, climate and sustainability, education, healthcare, philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and arts and culture, to name a few. Since 2022, it’s acquired nine firms, including: BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals. Learn more at: www.orchestraco.com.

People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We are seeking a Media Supervisor to join our Paid Media team. This role is ideal for a media professional who is ready to take on greater strategic ownership while continuing to stay close to execution.

In this role, you will lead the development and execution of multi-channel paid media campaigns for clients across issue advocacy, public affairs, philanthropy and other disciplines. You’ll manage day-to-day client relationships, oversee campaign performance from strategy through reporting, and provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members. You’ll also partner closely with Media Directors and Paid Media leadership to shape strategy, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure campaigns are delivering measurable impact.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on — comfortable building media plans, optimizing campaigns, leading client conversations, and supporting team development in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Role location: This role is available within one of our offices in Washington, D.C., New York, N.Y., Boston, MA on a hybrid basis. The team is in-office at least 3 days per week. We are also open to remote for the right candidate.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

As a Media Supervisor on the Paid Media team, you will be responsible for:

• Managing multiple client accounts at one time, leading day-to-day paid media execution and contributing to strategic conversations with clients.
• Developing paid media strategies and media plans based on client goals and KPIs, in partnership with Media Directors and senior leadership.
• Overseeing the execution, optimization, and pacing of multi-channel paid media campaigns across digital and traditional platforms.
• Creating and reviewing client-facing reports, providing clear analysis, insights, and actionable recommendations.
• Leading portions of client meetings, presenting performance updates and proactive suggestions; escalating issues as needed.
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff, providing guidance on campaign execution, reporting, and best practices.
• Collaborating closely with account, project management, creative, and analytics teams to ensure alignment across strategy, messaging, and execution.
• Staying up to date on advertising trends, platform updates, and political advertising policies, and sharing relevant learnings with internal teams.
• Supporting business development efforts, including research, proposal drafting, and pitch participation as needed.
• Contributing to positive team culture, internal processes, and efficient ways of working across the paid media practice.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• 4–6 years of experience planning, buying, and managing multi-channel paid media campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience working on political advertising, advocacy, public affairs, or issue-based campaigns.
• Familiarity with political and social issue advertising regulations and platform policies is a must.
• Strong hands-on experience across major advertising platforms such as Meta, Google Ads, LinkedIn, and programmatic partners (Stackadapt, MiQ, etc)
• Proven ability to manage multiple campaigns and client accounts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate performance data into strategic insights and recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to clients.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and consistent follow-through.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members, formally or informally.

Preferred skills:

• Agency experience managing multi-channel campaigns.
• Experience working in high-pressure, time-sensitive campaign environments.

WORKING AT ORCHESTRA

Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills): $95,000–$110,000

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