Media Director Jobs

A Media Director in the advertising industry oversees the planning and execution of all media-related strategies. Their primary role involves designing and implementing effective media campaigns, tracking the performance of these campaigns, and adjusting them as necessary. The director collaborates with various departments to understand the marketing needs and formulate strategies to target ideal demographics. They are also responsible for negotiating ad space and time slots with media outlets, developing media budgets and timelines, and ensuring all media projects comply with brand identity and guidelines.

Important skills for a Media Director include strong leadership and organizational abilities, excellent communication, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of media channels and marketing strategies. Proficiency in media planning tools, data analysis, and budget management is necessary. Certifications in digital marketing, such as Google AdWords or Facebook Blueprint can enhance credibility. Prior to becoming a Media Director, one could serve roles such as a Media Planner, Media Buyer, or a Media Supervisor, gaining valuable experience in creating and managing media strategies, negotiating with media sales companies, and understanding the dynamics of different advertising channels.

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Executive Vice President

  • Seal Beach, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seal Beach, CA
  • 2 days ago

AIM Sports Group AIM Sports Group is an enterprise with a mission to advance sports performance and enjoyment for youth athletes of all ages and skill levels. From state-of-the-art venues to...

Paid Media Manager

  • Jefferson, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Jefferson, MD
  • 2 days ago

join our band, you'll need the following experience: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or equivalent experience in a related discipline 5+ years of experience in digital marketing, including pay-per-click...

Manager Communications

  • Morrisville, NC
  • moments ago
  • Morrisville, NC
  • moments ago

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: The...

Director of Sports Information & Promotions - Berry College

  • Mount Berry, GA
  • moments ago
  • Mount Berry, GA
  • moments ago

Berry College invites applications and nominations for the full-time Director of Sports Information & Promotions. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs...

Media Marketing Manager - Measurement, Planning, Buying (DR8-18563791L260)

  • New York, NY
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 11 hours ago

planning, media buying, and media measurement.Experience dealing with large marketing budgets of $20M+Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Strong...

Retail Media Manager

  • Middleton, WI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Middleton, WI
  • 19 hours ago

In addition to understanding the digital media landscape, you'll be expected to execute media spends in-platform. Reporting to the eCommerce Media Sr....

Remote Work

Enterprise Sales Account Manager, Digital Media

  • Lehi, UT
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lehi, UT
  • 20 hours ago

The challengeAdobe's Digital Media Enterprise team is looking for a hardworking, proactive Account Manager to ensure that the needs of our Enterprise clients are being supported....

Paid Media Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 20 hours ago

Dow Jones and Company seeks a Paid Media Manager in New York, NY.Duties:Create an effective strategic framework across media channels including LinkedIn and ABM digital platforms. Work closely...

Media Marketing Manager - Measurement, Planning, Buying

  • New York, NY
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 20 hours ago

planning, media buying, and media measurement.Experience dealing with large marketing budgets of $20M+Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Strong...

Senior Brand Media Manager

  • CO
  • 20 hours ago
  • CO
  • 20 hours ago

In addition, partner with other internal teams, such as Creative, Product Marketing and Legal Here's what we're looking for: 6+ years of experience in offline and digital media, including hands-on experience...

Social Media Manager (71101)

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 23 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 23 hours ago

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Digital Media, or a related field....

Senior Communications and Media Relations Manager

  • Orlando, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 1 day ago

COMPANY OVERVIEW ThreatLocker is a leader in endpoint protection technologies, providing enterprise-level cybersecurity tools to improve the security of servers and endpoints. The ThreatLocker...

Media Manager, Search

  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago

Agency capabilities include website development, CRM, brand and business strategy, data science and analytics, media planning, media buying, performance media, experiential/lifestyle marketing, public...

About the Role In this role, you will shape and advance Swiss Re's paid digital media strategy within Group Communications at Swiss Re....

Enterprise Media Director

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Requirements Experience: 7+ years in media strategy, digital advertising, or performance marketing, with experience in B2B (preferably technology and cybersecurity)....

Remote Work

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Salary for Media Director Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdvertising research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Media Directors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
73.1%
Master's Degree
20.1%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
High School or GED
0.7%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Media Directors
4-6 years
26.5%
2-4 years
21.7%
6-8 years
16.5%
Less than 1 year
14.2%
1-2 years
13.7%
10+ years
4.9%
8-10 years
2.4%


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