Director, Media Jobs

Find Director, Media opportunities that match your experience leading media strategy, planning, buying, and performance. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, connecting experienced media leaders with employers seeking strategic direction and measurable results.

What Does a Director of Media Do?

Directors of Media guide how organizations reach and engage audiences across channels. Depending on the company, the role may include setting media strategy, overseeing campaigns and budgets, managing agency or in-house teams, negotiating placements, and evaluating performance. Directors often partner with marketing, communications, analytics, and executive teams to ensure media investments support business goals.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for leadership experience in media planning or buying, strong analytical and budget-management skills, and the ability to translate audience insights into effective campaigns. Familiarity with digital, social, search, programmatic, broadcast, and emerging media channels can be valuable. Clear communication, vendor and agency management, and a track record of improving campaign outcomes can also help candidates stand out.

Explore Director, Media Career Opportunities

Director, Media roles vary by industry, organization size, and channel mix. Some focus on brand and integrated media strategy; others emphasize performance marketing, paid media, or media operations. Browse Ladders for vetted Director, Media jobs paying $100,000 or more, and compare opportunities based on responsibilities, qualifications, and career goals.

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$125K - $150K *

Drive integrated, compliant media strategies for pharmaceutical brands, leading channel planning, investment decisions, and client engagement to achieve impactful business outcomes throughout launch a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $170K *

Drive client growth by leading strategic TVAD initiatives, optimizing cross-channel integration, and fostering senior stakeholder relationships to achieve measurable business outcomes and financial he...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $140K *

Drive innovative media strategies for healthcare clients, leveraging audience insights and performance data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning processes and deliver impactful...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $129K *

Lead the charge in shaping effective internal communications strategies that align with company goals. You'll engage and inform teams during periods of change while fostering a culture of transparency...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $87K *

Engage in strategic leadership as you develop and execute integrated PR programs for B2B tech clients. Shape narratives, mentor teams, and build influential media relationships to elevate brand visibi...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $113K *

Lead integrated PR strategies for B2B tech clients, driving impactful media relations and mentoring teams. Shape narratives around emerging technologies while fostering client partnerships and enhanci...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Champion impactful Amazon advertising strategies, driving growth through data-driven insights and hands-on campaign management. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to optimize performance acro...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Champion the go-to-market strategy for streaming advertising, leading a product marketing team to craft compelling messaging and drive revenue growth. Collaborate across departments to ensure alignmen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex federal digital services programs, ensuring strategic direction, operational excellence, and strong customer relationships across multidisciplinary teams while ma...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $120K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality execution across flagship accounts, and driving operational efficiency through strategic oversight and collaborat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $139K *

Join us as a Director of Media Strategy, leading high-impact media strategies and planning across valuable accounts. Drive results through data insights, manage teams, and foster cross-functional part...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $139K *

Lead the charge in shaping media strategy and planning for key accounts, leveraging data-driven insights to drive outcomes while managing a high-performing team and fostering client relationships to e...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $139K *

Elevate media strategy by leading innovative planning efforts that align with business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive client success through data-driven insights and expert...

Michigan, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $139K *

Lead the charge in innovative media strategy development, managing integrated plans while driving measurable business outcomes. Oversee a team of strategists, ensuring high-quality deliverables and cl...

Texas, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $139K *

Champion data-driven media strategies by leading innovative campaigns and delivering measurable outcomes across diverse platforms while managing team dynamics and client relationships to elevate overa...

Texas, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $139K *

Drive impactful media strategies that elevate brands through data-driven insights and comprehensive planning across multiple channels. Lead a dedicated team, ensuring strategic excellence that connect...

Michigan, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Elevate clinical operations by leading teams in scheduling, coordination, and workforce planning. Drive performance through data insights while ensuring efficient processes and resource management as...

Addison, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Champion strategic direction and team excellence in social media buying. Drive business growth, oversee media execution, and mentor high-performing teams while maintaining deep industry expertise and...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Champion client relationships and optimize pharmaceutical distribution projects, leveraging extensive industry expertise to deliver high-quality solutions and insights while managing multiple accounts...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$143K - $208K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead enterprise-wide manufacturing strategy, ensuring performance and scalability across multiple facilities while driving cross-functional collaboration and continuous impr...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$172K - $203K *

Empower the distribution strategy by designing and managing rate content across channels, ensuring accurate delivery and partner trust. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable progra...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $210K *

Lead the charge in shaping brand storytelling and performance marketing across global accounts. Drive cohesive creative direction, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality output while...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $190K *

Join a team that's pioneering maritime awareness solutions by leading commercial sales in diverse sectors. Own the end-to-end sales pipeline, identify target verticals, and shape strategies to drive s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $215K *

Elevate the technology function by leading engineering, delivery, and operations. Collaborate closely with leadership to shape technical strategy, ship code weekly, and ensure high standards in a dyna...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$84K - $106K *

Drive impactful digital video strategies and optimize campaigns across programmatic and direct publisher environments, focusing on CTV and streaming. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Media do?question toggle

    A Director of Media leads media strategy and execution, which can include planning and buying, budget oversight, team and agency management, and campaign measurement across relevant channels.

  • What qualifications are common for Director, Media jobs?question toggle

    Employers often seek substantial experience in media planning, buying, or marketing leadership, along with analytical, communication, budget-management, and team-leadership skills. Requirements vary by role.

  • Which channels might a Director of Media oversee?question toggle

    Depending on the organization, a Director of Media may oversee digital, social, search, programmatic, broadcast, print, or integrated media campaigns.

  • What salary range can I expect for Director, Media jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Actual compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and role responsibilities.