Media Director Jobs in Seattle, WA

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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Digital Media Coordinator

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 hours ago

Support development of communications copy for digital media content. Provide analysis on industry best practices and advise on modifications accordingly....

Senior Manager, Communications

  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 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 Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 days ago

Flywheel's suite of digital commerce solutions accelerate growth across all major digital marketplaces for the world's leading brands. We give clients access to near real-time performance...

Senior Manager - Communications Planning, Creative and Player Services

  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 days ago

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit 6+ years of experience in communications planning, strategy, or media planning (creative agency experience preferred)....

Remote Work

Internal Events Manager, Communications, AWS Specialists & Partners

  • Seattle, WA
  • 19 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 19 days ago

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally. Millions of customersincluding...

Paid Media Manager [Bellevue]

  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 25 days ago

In this role, you will lead paid media buying, oversee specialists' day-to-day execution, and collaborate across teams to drive growth and engagement. Occasional weekend work will be required....

Paid Media Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago

plans that integrate into larger business plans and calendars Manage 2-3 direct reports and at least one media agency What You Bring: 5+ years of experience in paid media roles with significant budget...

Remote Work

Associate Media Director

  • Seattle, WA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 60+ days ago

with creative teams Digital media planning and buying experience (e.g. display, online video, programmatic, native, influencer marketing, paid social and paid social) Print/OOH planning and buying...

Paid Media Manager (Video and Search)

  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

In this role, you will lead paid media buying, oversee specialists' day-to-day execution, and collaborate across teams to drive growth and engagement. Occasional weekend work will be required....

Paid Media Manager (Social)

  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

In this role, you will lead paid media buying, oversee specialists' day-to-day execution, and collaborate across teams to drive growth and engagement. Occasional weekend work will be required....

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Salary for Media Director Jobs in Seattle, WA

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

Highest Education Level

Media Directors in Seattle, WA 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 Seattle, WA
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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