Media Director Jobs in Santa Monica, 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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Media Strategist

  • Glendale, CA (15 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (15 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 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....

Senior of Paid Media Manager

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 21 hours 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 (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day 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....

Product Manager, Communications Platform

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 7 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 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 8 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...

Paid Media Manager

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 8 days ago

#202909 Paid Media Manager NEW YORK, NY; LOS ANGELES, CA DATE: Yesterday Overview PLACEMENT TYPE: Temporary SALARY: $44.65 to $49.61 an hour START DATE: 07.07.2025 For this position, you must be...

Sr. Manager, Communications

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 9 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 (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Manager, Communications Los Angeles Lakers - Manager El Segundo CA Corporate Communications Media/Public Relations Servicing Community Relations 0 2 days ago In order to be considered for this...

KOL & Social Media Coordinator (Content-Focused)

  • Gardena, CA (13 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Gardena, CA (13 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 15 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 (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 20 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 (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 23 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...

Social Media Manager

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

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY FOX EntertainmentWith a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the worlds most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its...

Social Media Manager - Los Angeles , CA(Hybrid)

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

Passion for and in-depth knowledge of digital media landscape and internet culture. Preferred Qualifications: Basic proficiency in Photoshop and other creative tools....

Paid Media Marketing Manager, Display, Amazon Music

  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans, artists, and creators. From personalized music playlists to exclusive podcasts, concert livestreams...

Sr. Media Strategist, Social, Amazon MODE

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 30+ days ago

plan reviews About the team Amazon MODE (Media, Operations, Data and Execution) team has in house programmatic and social media specialists in US and EU for XCM (Cross channel brand marketing)Basic...

Demographic Data for Santa Monica, CA

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Salary for Media Director Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

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Highest Education Level

Media Directors in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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