Media Director Jobs in Mississauga, ON

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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Social Media Manager

Corus Entertainment
Toronto, ON (14 miles from Mississauga, ON)
7 days ago

Toronto, ON (14 miles from Mississauga, ON)
7 days ago

Experience in social media planning / buying across paid, earned, and owned channels. Experience in content creation, optimization and adaptation in nimble industry or space....

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Manager, Communications & Personalization Strategy & 1:1 Base Growth

Telus
Toronto, ON (14 miles from Mississauga, ON)
15 days ago

Toronto, ON (14 miles from Mississauga, ON)
15 days ago

Join the Communications & Personalization (C&P) team and help drive the future of marketing innovation at TELUS. Our vision is to reinvent how we engage with customers by delivering highly...

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Senior Manager, Communications Executive Communications

Walmart
Mississauga, ON
30+ days ago

Mississauga, ON
30+ days ago

... Senior Manager, Executive Communications Walmart Canada About the Role Were looking for a strategic, business-minded communicator to help shape how Walmart Canadas senior leaders connect,...

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Paid Media Manager

FGF
Toronto, ON (14 miles from Mississauga, ON)
30+ days ago

Toronto, ON (14 miles from Mississauga, ON)
30+ days ago

advertising (CPG or eCommerce preferred) Hands-on experience with Meta and Google, Walmart Connect, and/or Criteo (Instacart, Kroger) Experience with Amazon Ads (Sponsored Products, Brands, DSP) is...

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Paid Media Manager

Candy Box Careers
Oakville, ON (9 miles from Mississauga, ON)
90+ days ago

Oakville, ON (9 miles from Mississauga, ON)
90+ days ago

Have advanced experience in sponsored ads and paid digital advertising management (Google/Facebook/Instagram) Be skilled at campaign strategy development and implementation Excellent client communication...

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Salary for Media Director Jobs in Mississauga, ON

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

Highest Education Level

Media Directors in Mississauga, ON offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

73.0%

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 Mississauga, ON

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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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