Media Director Jobs in Boston, MA

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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Senior Manager, Digital Media Consulting (USA West)

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

sales enablement + Develop and deliver innovative, customized solutions in areas like AI-enabled media planning, Marketing Automation, CDP activation, and proprietary AdTech ecosystem development +...

Manager of Communications - McKinsey Business Building

  • Boston, MA
  • 14 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 14 days ago

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your...

Paid Media Campaign Manager

  • Newton, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Newton, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 25 days ago

Primary Purpose The Paid Media Campaign Manager will manage and optimize all paid campaigns with the primary focus on driving high quality leads for center enrollments. The ideal candidate will...

Senior Manager, Communications

  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Geode Capital Management, LLC ("GCM") is a global institutional asset manager providing core beta exposures across a range of equity and niche asset classes, including commodities and options, for...

Senior Marketing Manager Communications

  • Somerville, MA (2 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Somerville, MA (2 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Somerville, United States of America SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting...

Associate Product Manager, Communications Platform

  • Boston, MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 45+ days ago

Who we are At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to...

Program Manager Digital Media

  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

We're looking for a strategic and results-driven Digital Media Program Manager to lead the media planning and execution efforts that drive growth for StaplesAdvantage.com....

Senior Paid Media Manager

  • Boston, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 60+ days ago

Later is the enterprise leader in social media and influencer marketing software, services, and data, trusted by leading brands and agencies worldwide. Following our acquisition of Mavely, the...

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Demographic Data for Boston, MA

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Salary for Media Director Jobs in Boston, MA

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

Highest Education Level

Media Directors in Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA
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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