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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$199K - $370K *

Build strategic partnerships that drive growth and market success. Oversee the full lifecycle of partnerships, from sourcing and negotiation to execution and performance monitoring, ensuring alignment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic leader to drive the public sector channel strategy, focusing on the U.S. federal market. Build relationships, execute go-to-market plans, and empower partners to del...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform enterprise sales strategies by leveraging your expertise in complex data center solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop client relationships, drive revenue growth, and adapt to...

California, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $203K *

Empower teams by leading data governance initiatives, enhancing data quality, and fostering collaboration across business domains. Drive operational excellence and ensure compliance while developing a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Champion best practices in vendor management with a focus on strategic sourcing, risk mitigation, and client relationship cultivation to drive operational excellence and maximum value across client en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Oversee the operational planning and execution of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while managing cross-functional teams to meet project timelines, budgets, and quality o...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$208K - $299K *

Champion the development and scalability of enablement programs across GTM teams, leading a dedicated team of 11 to enhance onboarding and employee experience while driving measurable business outcome...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion strategic growth by managing major law enforcement accounts, driving revenue, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful outcomes a...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming patient engagement through innovative marketing strategies. You'll develop and execute multichannel campaigns, crafting compelling content that drives enro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $220K *

Lead and develop a high-performing R&D project management team, overseeing a diverse portfolio of innovative projects. Drive effective execution while mentoring staff and enhancing cross-business proc...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in delivering strategic and operational excellence across high-profile medical affairs accounts, fostering client relationships and guiding teams to achieve exceptional results in publ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$246K - $332K *

Transform healthcare by leading national strategic account management efforts. Drive partnerships with key institutions, enhance patient care, and foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve comm...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $145K *

Lead strategic client coding integration initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory compliance while driving operational excellence and innovation across the revenue cycl...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$89K - $111K *

Elevate your career as a senior individual contributor, driving tech integration partnerships. Manage complex deals from negotiation to go-live with a dedicated engineering team, influencing how solut...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$217K - $310K *

Elevate your career by leading investor relations and strategic finance initiatives. Collaborate with executives to craft compelling narratives, build investor relationships, and drive impactful finan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$194K - $242K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing strategies in GLP-1 and cardiometabolic health. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance buyer clarity and sales effectiveness, while coaching a...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $222K *

Empower the Partnerships & Alliances team by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing partner operations, and driving measurable outcomes through data-driven decision-making and technology solutions...

Frisco, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $166K *

Partner with us to lead strategic procurement and vendor management initiatives for enterprise clients, optimizing hardware lifecycle activities while ensuring efficiency, compliance, and cost-effecti...

Burnaby, BCRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $190K *

Transform regulatory affairs by leading strategic initiatives in advertising, promotion, and labelling for global products. Drive compliance and innovation while collaborating with cross-functional te...

New Jersey, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $160K *

Lead the charge in architecting data solutions for enterprise customers, modernizing legacy systems across Analytics, Content, and Commerce. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data inte...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $216K *

Empower small businesses by leading our omni-channel marketing strategy. Drive customer acquisition and retention through innovative campaigns, optimizing performance across digital and traditional ch...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing client lease administration, ensuring data accuracy, timely reporting, and efficient operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance client satisfaction and maintain high ser...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $230K *

Lead the Computer Systems Validation Program, overseeing validation teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while driving modern validation practices and mentoring future leaders in a dyn...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $230K *

Manage and mentor validation teams to ensure compliance and timely delivery of computer system validation activities, driving modern practices and supporting audits while collaborating across departme...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $95K *

Transform processes and drive accountability by leading cross-functional projects. Manage initiatives from scoping to completion while maintaining clear communication across teams and ensuring stakeho...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.