Media Director Jobs in New York

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 Media Project Manager

  • New York City, NY
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  • New York City, NY
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You will own the media planning and process across key pharmaceutical customers while working with stakeholders....

Paid Media Manager - Mobile Apps, Amazon Music

  • New York, NY
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 14 hours ago

Provide complete performance reporting and analysis on all mobile marketing campaigns and take relevant action on insights gained....

Digital Media Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

What You'll Do We are seeking a data-driven and detail-oriented Digital Media Manager to support the planning, execution, and optimization of paid social, paid search, and affiliate marketing campaigns...

Social Media Manager - Branded Content

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Produce social media sales requests on an as needed basis....

Media Director, National Video Sports Investment

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

Company description With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that...

Global Social Media Manager, Luxury

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby's is the world's premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby's promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through...

Senior Manager, Communications

  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Marketing & Communications Job...

Media Strategist

  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago

planning experience Broad knowledge of the overall media landscape, consumer behavior and media consumption Cross-channel understanding of the media plan ecosystem and lifecycle from strategy to reporting...

Senior Manager, Communications

  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago

Overview The Sr. Manager, Communications manages and executes public relations activities for Major League Soccer and Soccer United Marketing. The Sr. Manager works within the sports...

Paid Media Manager, Brand & Partnerships

  • New York City, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 7 days ago

Effective at forecasting performance when designing media plans. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required. Nice-to-haves: experience in finserv/fintech....

Social Media Coordinator: Amplify NY AG's Messaging (6385)

  • New York City, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 11 days ago

PO_NYC_SMC_6385 Application Deadline is May 2, 2025 The Office of the New York State Attorney General's (OAG) Executive Division is seeking a detail-oriented digital media professional to serve as Social...

Section Manager Communications

  • New York, NY
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 13 days ago

Overview The Section Manager, Communications is responsible for developing integrated communications strategy, supervising andcreating written content for an extensive range of external and...

Social Media Manager, B2B Marketing

  • New York, NY
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 13 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...

Social Media Manager (71101)

  • New York, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 14 days ago

Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Digital Media, or a related field....

Senior Media Strategist (Horizon Next)

  • New York, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 14 days ago

how those functions can or should be applied relative to the media planning process Robust proficiency in basic functions within systems and tools related to the media planning process (i.e. media...

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Salary for Media Director Jobs in New York

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

Highest Education Level

Media Directors in New York 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 New York
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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