Media Director Jobs in San Jose, 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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Product Manager, Communications Platform

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 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...

Advertising Sales Manager

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Qualifications: Minimum 3+ years of experience selling digital media, with a focus on performance native and display advertising Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in performance...

Media Supervisor, Planning

  • San Jose, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 22 days ago

plans, RFPs, and presentations Evaluate, build and maintain relationships across the media community Stay up to date on and advise the Media team on the latest trends in interactive marketing / media...

Sr. B2B Performance Media Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Media Strategy & Execution Develop and implement full-funnel B2B digital media strategies across traditional and emerging channels....

Digital Media Director

  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

The Digital Media Director plays a critical leadership role in developing the media plan, managing agency partner(s) on executing the institutions digital marketing strategy to generate qualified leads...

Technical Program Manager, Communications Measurement Team

  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

The Communications Measurement Team is growing as we endeavor to measure the efficacy and impact of Meta's Communications and Marketing efforts. In this role, you will create the measurement...

Digital Media Operations Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 60+ days ago

The Digital Media (DME) Strategy & Operations team is a small, high-performing team that excels at bringing structure to ambiguity, crafting strategic direction, aligning partners, and driving operational...

Channel Cross-functional Manager, Communications

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Summary Posted: Mar 20, 2025 Role Number: 200595999 Marcom is the creatively-led global team that oversees Apples consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of...

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Salary for Media Director Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Media Directors in San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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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