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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$150K - $180K *

Create impactful marketing strategies to redefine GRC for security leaders. Lead a dynamic team, drive pipeline growth, and enhance brand positioning in a fast-paced environment focused on innovation...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $212K *

Drive growth by managing sales cycles for Ecommerce and DTC brands, leveraging premium video and CTV inventory. Build relationships, activate accounts, and translate market insights into strategies fo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$106K - $196K *

Drive growth in the Ecommerce and DTC segments by managing sales cycles, building client relationships, and leveraging CTV insights to enhance performance for emerging brands in a dynamic media landsc...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$141K - $212K *

Unlock potential by driving growth in the Ecommerce and DTC segments, managing sales cycles, and building strong client relationships to enhance revenue through premium video and CTV advertising solut...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $150K *

Manage client relationships by leading strategic planning and execution of wealth strategies. Collaborate with families and their advisors to ensure alignment with their goals while guiding a dedicate...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Elevate client relationships by managing cross-channel media strategies, driving insights, and delivering impactful presentations. Collaborate with teams to optimize campaigns and foster strategic thi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$113K - $158K *

Explore your potential as a Technology Strategy Director, collaborating with senior leaders to enhance marketing technology strategies. Drive impactful consulting engagements and foster client relatio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Discover innovative digital engagement strategies by creating and publishing high-quality content across multiple platforms. Collaborate to amplify the UT System's messaging and enhance its digital pr...

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful visual storytelling by producing high-quality video content. Collaborate closely with diverse teams to enhance the university's brand and achieve strategic communication goals through...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Lead and produce compelling video content for a flagship YouTube series, overseeing all stages from story development to on-camera hosting. Collaborate with a team to explore innovative narratives in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Champion project success by managing client engagements from kickoff to completion. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery, effective communication, and alignment with client expectations...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of client project delivery, ensuring timely execution and alignment with expectations. Collaborate across teams to manage resources, timelines, and communication, driving successful out...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Advance operational excellence by optimizing processes, enhancing efficiency, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement tools and systems that improve per...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of business operations by defining and deploying strategic solutions. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, establish success metrics, and foster an inclusive environment...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$177K - $215K *

Champion strategic initiatives and manage high-priority finance projects, serving as a trusted advisor to the CFO. You'll enhance operational effectiveness and lead cross-functional collaboration, sha...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $160K *

Serve as a strategic partner to clients, driving integrated communications and business growth while leading and inspiring cross-functional teams to maximize campaign success and client satisfaction...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Engage in strategic communications and stewardship initiatives to enhance fundraising efforts while ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and branding. Oversee team collaboration and projec...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of technology and media by leading complex video initiatives. Drive strategic execution across teams, ensuring successful launches and operational readiness for...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$155K - $210K *

Drive the charge in creative AV production and editing, managing projects from concept to delivery. Collaborate with teams to craft compelling content that elevates brand identity and engages audience...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$220K - $270K *

Drive innovation by building and leading a high-performing team to redefine enterprise AI capabilities. Shape strategy, architecture, and engineering practices to deliver impactful solutions across a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining creative strategy and brand identity. Lead innovative campaigns across multiple channels while enhancing creative operations with AI tools. Drive team performance and ele...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Inspire creative excellence by leading brand strategy and operations across multiple channels. Drive innovative campaigns, enhance team performance, and implement AI tools to optimize production while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative creative strategies and brand identity while leading a dynamic team. Drive high-quality content across multiple channels, optimize production processes, and elevate brand standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Lead the marketing strategy for our Entertainment and Commercial team, managing projects from conception to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful sales materials, supp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate client marketing success by leading analytics initiatives, collaborating with teams, and delivering actionable insights. Drive performance measurement and data science solutions while mento...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.