Media Director Jobs in District of Columbia

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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General Manager of Communications Center

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

About BankFund: BankFund Credit Union is a full-service financial cooperative that was organized and chartered in 1947 as a convenient place for employees of the World Bank Group and International...

You have overseen all aspects of digital advertising and paid media planning and activations, are current with industry best practices and understand the importance of audience-first planning....

Associate Media Director - TV

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

The Impact You Will Make In this position as Associate Media Director, you will be responsible for the negotiation and placement of linear TV and terrestrial radio across numerous clients....

Vice President, Earned Media Strategist

  • Washington, DC
  • 20 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 20 days ago

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress,...

Senior Manager, Communications & Public Affairs

  • Washington, DC
  • 27 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 27 days ago

The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) is seeking a qualified communications and public affairs professional with experience in communications and PR, marketing, and digital media....

Senior Director, Media and Public Relations

  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago

Brady has one powerful mission — to unite all Americans against gun violence. Each year, 40,000 people in the U.S. die from gun violence. We can change that. No organization has a more...

Social Media Manager YouTube (National Geographic)

  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago

National Geographic is seeking an experienced manager to oversee strategic and creative social campaigns for Nat Geo titles and editorial content on YouTube. A successful candidate will be...

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

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Salary for Media Director Jobs in District of Columbia

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

Highest Education Level

Media Directors in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
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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