John Oros
About John Oros
John Oros serves as the Head of Industry for Automotive, CPG, Travel, and Real Estate at The New York Times, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in digital ad sales and account management, having previously held positions at DEFY Media and BBC Worldwide.
Current Role at The New York Times
John Oros serves as the Head of Industry for Automotive, CPG, Travel, and Real Estate at The New York Times. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the organization for over eight years. In this role, he liaises between various departments, including Research, Pricing & Inventory, and Client Solutions/Editorial, to ensure effective execution of RFP responses. His responsibilities include coordinating media plans with internal pricing benchmarks while balancing sales goals and RFP objectives.
Previous Experience at BBC Worldwide
Before joining The New York Times, John Oros worked at BBC Worldwide as an Account Executive in Digital Ad Sales from 2009 to 2015. During his six years at BBC, he managed RFP responses for multiple properties, including BBC.com, TopGear.com, LonelyPlanet.com, and BBCAmerica.com. His role involved synthesizing research from various sources into cohesive RFP responses tailored to meet advertisers' objectives.
Experience at DEFY Media
John Oros briefly worked at DEFY Media as an Account Executive for eight months in 2015 to 2016. His role in the Greater New York City Area involved engaging with clients and managing advertising accounts, contributing to his overall experience in the media and advertising industry.
Educational Background
John Oros studied at Macaulay Honors College at The City University of New York, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. He also attended Hunter College, where he studied Media Studies, Theater, and Spanish, achieving a BA from 2008 to 2012. His education provided a strong foundation for his career in media and advertising.
Mentorship and Facilitation Roles
In addition to his professional roles, John Oros has contributed to the community as a mentor at Hunter College from 2010 to 2011. He also served as a Workshop Facilitator at Story To College from 2010 to 2012, where he engaged with students to enhance their communication skills and prepare them for future opportunities.