Media Director Jobs in Michigan

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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Communications Manager I Michigan State University

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 4 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 4 hours ago

Support social media manager with digital advertising....

Senior Retail Media Strategist

  • Monroe, MI
  • 11 hours ago
  • Monroe, MI
  • 11 hours ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Advertising or Communications with 4-6 years of relevant experience or equivalent 4+ years of experience with local media planning including both...

Communications Manager I

  • MI
  • 14 hours ago
  • MI
  • 14 hours ago

Support social media manager with digital advertising....

Senior Manager, Communications - Public Relations & Media Relations

  • Detroit, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 5 days ago

ABOUT BEDROCK Bedrock is an award-winning real estate developer focused on comprehensive city building initiatives in Detroit and Cleveland. Its work includes creating iconic cityscapes,...

Digital Media Coordinator

  • Detroit, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 6 days ago

MEDIA | Detroit has an immediate opening for a full time entry-level Digital Media Coordinator....

Communication Specialist

  • Lansing, MI
  • 17 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 17 days ago

Potter Park Zoological Society Communication Specialist Potter Park Zoo is seeking a creative and dynamic Communication Specialist to join our team! This full-time position plays a crucial role in...

Senior Content and Media Strategist

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 23 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 23 days ago

You are an expert in SEO, digital advertising, and social media marketing, with a strong grasp of content performance metrics....

Senior Communications Advisor (Manager of Communications)

  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 45+ days ago

At Stellantis, we are a company that embraces change. We are always striving to improve and be our best, allowing us to create exciting, innovative and safe cars, trucks, and utility vehicles for...

Demographic Data for Michigan

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10,077,306
222,152

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Salary for Media Director Jobs in Michigan

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

Highest Education Level

Media Directors in Michigan 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 Michigan
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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