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 *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic Media decision sciences team, driving growth through data-driven media strategies, and optimizing marketing effectiveness across various channels while mentori...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Drive strategic media leadership by crafting omnichannel plans that leverage data insights and audience understanding. Collaborate with clients and teams to optimize execution and elevate results in a...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$92K - $115K *

Lead the Advancement Services team to enhance gift processing and CRM systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance. Collaborate across departments to develop reporting structures that support Insti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and execute impactful media relations and communications strategies for diverse public affairs accounts, advocating for clients and managing key projects in a fast-paced...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$113K - $175K *

Drive your career with a leadership role overseeing booking strategy and operations for a premier venue. Manage artist relationships, negotiate deals, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver exc...

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

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative social media strategies for tech and healthcare clients. Collaborate with teams to craft impactful campaigns, mentor junior members, and drive measurable resu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Drive impactful social media strategies for tech and healthcare clients. Collaborate with teams to create engaging content, build client relationships, and analyze campaign performance. Lead initiativ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead a dedicated team to ensure exceptional resident care, manage budgets, and maintain a safe environment. Drive recruitment and staff development while overseeing compliance with regulatory standard...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at a premier facility by leading operations, ensuring high-quality care, managing budgets, and fostering a safe environment for residents and staff while achieving company standard...

1 month ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic marketing leadership team to shape the content strategy and editorial direction across multiple formats. Drive engagement through impactful storytelling and collaborate with cross-funct...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead multi-site logistics operations, driving performance and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with site leaders and executives to foster a culture of accountability and conti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Empower compelling storytelling by generating impactful news content, managing production timelines, and collaborating with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment to deliver exceptional television...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$104K - $141K *

Drive the development of strategic communications to enhance organizational objectives. Lead media relations and corporate communications, ensuring alignment with senior management priorities and fost...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion project execution and bid preparation, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance. Collaborate with teams to manage costs and deadlines while fostering customer satisfaction and mentoring staff...

Delta, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Transform digital experiences by leading strategic initiatives that enhance user engagement and drive measurable outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop actionable strategies that...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $234K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic data center operations and infrastructure modernization. Drive operational excellence, security, and continuous improvement while managing multidisciplinary teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $130K *

Create and amplify storytelling by producing engaging social videos, guiding content transformation, and collaborating across audio and visual teams to ensure impactful journalism reaches diverse audi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to elevating educational content through innovative digital media production. Lead a talented group of producers, ensuring high-quality, audience-focused content across va...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$174K - $210K *

Unlock your potential by driving revenue growth through strategic sales operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize CRM systems, enhance forecasting accuracy, and streamline sales...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$106K - $153K *

Lead a media planning team to develop strategic, data-driven marketing solutions. Oversee complex campaigns, ensuring quality deliverables while fostering collaboration and innovation across internal...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$250K - $500K+*

Accelerate product development as a hands-on Technical Leader, guiding a high-performing engineering team to deliver scalable AI-driven solutions while aligning with business goals and reporting to st...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $185K *

Lead the charge in creative excellence, guiding multimedia projects that elevate brand identity through compelling visual storytelling. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$179K - $228K *

Lead and inspire a high-performing Data Engineering team to architect scalable data solutions that enhance BI automation and drive innovative advertising experiences, collaborating with cross-function...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing key client accounts, executing strategic fundraising campaigns, and collaborating with internal teams to drive successful outcomes while enhancing client relationships and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.