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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$170K - $230K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative creative strategies for a diverse portfolio, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver compelling work in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment while fos...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $230K *

Join a team that's redefining creativity in healthcare. Lead innovative strategies, guide multidisciplinary teams, and shape impactful campaigns for pharmaceutical clients while ensuring regulatory co...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $230K *

Elevate the creative vision for a diverse portfolio, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, strategic solutions in a highly regulated environment while fostering client relationships a...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $230K *

Lead the creative vision for a diverse portfolio in the pharmaceutical sector. Guide multidisciplinary teams, foster client relationships, and ensure strategic, effective creative work in a highly reg...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K *

Join us to drive corporate sponsorships that elevate events and initiatives across media, entertainment, and culture. This hands-on role requires strong sales acumen and relationship-building skills t...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $150K *

Partner with us to drive innovative performance media strategies, leveraging data analytics and market insights to optimize campaigns and enhance client engagement across diverse platforms...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $170K *

Transform client engagement by leading a high-performing team, ensuring operational excellence and strategic growth. Drive business development and foster relationships to exceed client expectations w...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of U.S. public affairs by leveraging expertise to manage client portfolios, driving strategy, and leading teams to achieve excellence in high-stakes environments...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform strategic direction as you lead operational excellence and drive growth for an ADR business. Cultivate high-performing teams, enhance client relationships, and innovate processes to achieve...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$96K - $102K *

Engage in dynamic creative production, delivering high-quality graphics and content for live events. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless execution while adapting to fast-paced environments and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Drive client success by managing key accounts in sports and media tech. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery, ensure renewals, and identify growth opportunities. Your expertise will shap...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $195K *

Partner with us to drive strategic agency relationships, creating innovative marketing solutions that enhance growth and deliver impactful results across multiple platforms in the advertising industry...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$151K - $236K *

Join a team that's redefining global logistics by optimizing supply chain strategies and enhancing fulfillment planning. Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely delivery and compliance ac...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading enterprise maintenance strategies across broadband and cable operations. Collaborate with regional leaders to enhance network reliability, drive performance metrics, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $200K *

Oversee and innovate enterprise maintenance strategies to enhance network reliability, drive operational excellence, and ensure best practices across broadband and cable operations while fostering a c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $160K *

Unlock potential by overseeing performance and strategy for multiple client accounts, customizing processes to meet unique needs, and leading teams to drive results through expert communication and in...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $160K *

Oversee and optimize performance media campaigns, ensuring client satisfaction and effective execution. Lead teams, manage vendor relationships, and innovate solutions tailored to client needs while d...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K *

Oversee a dynamic team to execute media strategies, optimize campaigns, and ensure resource alignment with business goals, driving performance and compliance across various advertising channels...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $160K *

Drive impactful client relationships and campaign performance as a Director, overseeing execution and optimization across multiple platforms. Lead teams, innovate solutions, and ensure client satisfac...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing client campaigns and driving performance. As a leader, you'll manage relationships, oversee execution, and innovate solutions while mentoring your team to ac...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Lead integrated media strategies across diverse clients, connecting insights, objectives, and creative execution to drive impactful results while mentoring a high-performing team and enhancing agency...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$113K - $116K *

Shape the future of communications strategy by leading digital engagement and outreach efforts. Collaborate with leadership to amplify youth voices and support educators through impactful messaging an...

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing 24/7 outreach operations to combat street homelessness. Collaborate with community stakeholders, manage staff, and implement best practices for housing placements in Manh...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to create impactful video content for leading companies. Collaborate on diverse projects in advanced manufacturing and biopharma, enhancing talent acquisition and training through...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $100K *

Lead SEO and GEO strategies to enhance organic visibility and AI discoverability. Drive optimization initiatives, collaborate across teams, and monitor industry trends to elevate performance in a dyna...

5 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.