Media Director Jobs in Westlake Village, 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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Paid Media Manager

  • Santa Monica, CA (22 miles from Westlake Village, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (22 miles from Westlake Village, CA)
  • 6 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. Media Strategist, Social, Amazon MODE

  • Santa Monica, CA (22 miles from Westlake Village, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (22 miles from Westlake Village, 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...

Sr. Media Strategist, Digital, Amazon MODE

  • Santa Monica, CA (22 miles from Westlake Village, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (22 miles from Westlake Village, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

plans, inclusive of audience segmentation, targeting frameworks, and platform-specific tactics - Maintain high bar for cross channel media plans, reporting and optimizations and review prior to client...

Sr. Media Manager, Amazon MODE

  • Santa Monica, CA (22 miles from Westlake Village, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (22 miles from Westlake Village, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

We seek an experienced media professional to develop new customers for our in- house activation team, focusing on programmatic and social media buying across Amazon....

Media Manager

  • Santa Monica, CA (22 miles from Westlake Village, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (22 miles from Westlake Village, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms....

Insomniac - Social Media Coordinator

  • Calabasas, CA (4 miles from Westlake Village, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Calabasas, CA (4 miles from Westlake Village, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Summary: WHO ARE YOU? Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at social media? Then youre in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance...

Sr. Manager, Communications - Athletes & Teams

  • Santa Monica, CA (22 miles from Westlake Village, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (22 miles from Westlake Village, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

The Senior Manager, Communications Athletes & Teams is responsible for proactively leading all aspects of communications in the field of Athletes and Teams. They are responsible to grow the brand...

Demographic Data for Westlake Village, CA

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Salary for Media Director Jobs in Westlake Village, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Media Directors in Westlake Village, 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 Westlake Village, 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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