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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$134K - $230K *

Champion operational excellence by leading financial planning, workforce management, and vendor governance to enhance decision-making and drive transformation within a dynamic data and analytics envir...

Minnetonka, MNRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Elevate category management for data center infrastructure by leading a high-performing team, developing strategic supplier partnerships, and driving innovative sourcing strategies to enhance operatio...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $154K *

Champion growth by leading strategic sales initiatives in the residential dealer segment. Collaborate with teams to develop territory plans, drive business development, and mentor field sales represen...

Chicago, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Manage customer success, implementation, and support to drive retention and expansion. Own metrics, diagnose churn, and enhance onboarding. Lead a team to create a seamless customer journey and ensure...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Unlock new business opportunities by building lasting client relationships, driving revenue growth, and expanding accounts in a dynamic field sales environment. Thrive in a role focused on face-to-fac...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$177K - $338K *

Innovate the global medical strategy for a leading drug program. Drive launch readiness, evidence generation, and cross-functional partnerships while serving as the primary medical voice in product li...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive market growth in Canada by leading sales and account management efforts. Collaborate with anchor customers to establish success stories and shape product offerings, while building a Canadian tea...

Ottawa, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $143K *

Drive new enterprise sales by developing relationships, maximizing customer satisfaction, and implementing strategic sales plans to achieve revenue goals while managing forecast and opportunity funnel...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$213K - $321K *

Lead and develop a high-performing sales team, driving regional growth through effective strategy, coaching, and relationship-building. Own forecasting and operational cadence while fostering a cultur...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$244K - $335K *

Optimize IT strategy and governance to drive innovation and transformation. Lead a global team, align IT initiatives with business goals, and ensure operational excellence while managing budgets and f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $165K *

Engage clients by driving revenue through consultative sales, building strong relationships with law firms and corporations. Leverage industry insights to anticipate needs and deliver tailored solutio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$177K - $266K *

Strategize and lead regional sales initiatives, driving growth and profitability. Oversee a management team, develop business plans, and negotiate contracts while ensuring alignment with organizationa...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $288K *

Pioneer innovative digital product strategies to enhance quality measures and performance in healthcare. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize technology pathways, ensuring exceptional...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$192K - $256K *

Deliver impactful investor relations strategies that enhance company visibility, build investor confidence, and drive long-term shareholder value. Collaborate with senior leadership to translate compl...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$171K - $269K *

Lead the charge in defining and evolving data architecture and engineering standards for scalable, secure enterprise data platforms. Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable, actionable data produ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $154K *

Engage with small to medium enterprises, driving IoT solutions through strategic sales. Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, nurturing relationships and building trust to deliver impact...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $185K *

Develop and operationalize a go-to-market strategy, transforming complex tech narratives into compelling stories while leading cross-functional teams to drive brand and product positioning across mult...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$134K - $230K *

Shape the future of social media strategy and operations by leading enterprise-wide governance, optimizing processes, and driving engagement across teams to enhance digital communications and operatio...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $176K *

Shape the future of sales excellence by owning end-to-end seller experiences. You’ll optimize workflows, create impactful solutions, and directly influence our revenue systems through innovative produ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions by leveraging data analytics and strategic counsel to enhance client performance. Collaborate with high-performing teams to deliver tailored insights for transformational ev...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $230K *

Elevate your career by leading product strategy and execution in risk adjustment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence and customer satisfaction while driving inno...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Drive portfolio value creation through strategy execution, leveraging your extensive experience in revenue growth and go-to-market capabilities to lead engagements and mentor GTM teams across technolo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative data products that empower global businesses. Lead cross-functional teams to define product strategy, manage lifecycles, and drive performance metrics, ensuring alignment with mark...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving process improvements in a dynamic e-commerce environment. Collaborate across teams to e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$315K - $370K *

Join a team that's redefining offensive security by leading engineering efforts to transform research into scalable, customer-facing products. Drive strategy, execution, and innovation across multiple...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.