Media Director Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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 (17 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Seal Beach, CA (17 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 14 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...

Media Manager

  • El Segundo, CA (9 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA (9 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

You will be working with a top media spender to perfect our media buying strategies and solidify our position at the top of the Subscription Direct to Consumer (D2C) hierarchy....

Manager, Communications (Special Events)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

marketing strategy and channels, content marketing, and social media Electronic media materials and processes, including advertising, copywriting, scriptwriting, production techniques, distribution...

Senior Media Strategist, Direct Response

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

media and direct response ecosystems 3+ years of direct response media planning or sales experience in a related field or company with an understanding of digital and linear video Must have an interest...

Media Strategist

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

media ecosystem 2-3 years of media planning or sales experience in a related field or company with an understanding of digital and linear video Must have an interest in and aptitude for client services...

Senior of Paid Media Manager

  • Santa Monica, CA (14 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (14 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Leading Entertainment Streamer seeking Senior to Director level Manager to drive creative strategy for high-impact paid media campaigns. Youll lead a talented in-house team and creative agency,...

Paid Media Manager, Programmatic & YouTube

  • Burbank, CA (15 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (15 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Collaborate with internal teams and external media agencies to create and execute comprehensive media plans. Conduct media testing, including ghost bidding, GOX, and A/B testing....

Sales

  • Glendale, CA (13 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (13 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Qualifications: A proven track record of exceeding sales goals in both on-air and online media. In-depth knowledge of digital products and their positioning and sale in the marketplace....

Product Manager, Communications Platform

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to...

Social Media Manager, B2B Marketing

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago

iHeartMedia Current employees and contingent workers click here to apply and search by the Job Posting Title. The audio revolution is here - and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one...

Sr. Manager, Communications

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 days ago

CA EMPLOYEE PRIVACY RIGHTS: Mission: Lead the development, execution, and management of the public relations strategy for all of MGA Entertainment's consumer brands and all new brand launches....

Manager, Communications

  • El Segundo, CA (9 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (9 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 16 days ago

In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen. Job Title: Manager,...

KOL & Social Media Coordinator (Content-Focused)

  • Gardena, CA (6 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Gardena, CA (6 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 21 days ago

The Company: Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based intelligent mobility company committed to redefining the relationship between people and vehicles. With cutting-edge technology, user-driven...

Social Media Manager (R50029032)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 26 days ago

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Job Number: R50029032 Brand: FOX Entertainment Sub Brand: TMZ Job Type: Editorial, News, Digital Location Type: Onsite Experience Level: Experienced Hires Location: Los...

Paid Media Marketing Manager (ADM), Amazon Music

  • Culver City, CA (8 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (8 miles from Los Angeles, CA)
  • 29 days ago

, MTA, MMM) - 2+ years experience of digital ad operations experience, digital media buying experience, audience insights tools (e.g., ComScore, Semasio, Annalect, MediaOcean, etc.)Preferred Qualifications...

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Salary for Media Director Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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Highest Education Level

Media Directors in Los Angeles, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
73.1%
Master's Degree
20.2%
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 in Los Angeles, CA
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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