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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$110K - $120K *

Lead the development of innovative communications plans, collaborating with teams to create impactful strategies that resonate with audiences and drive business outcomes in a dynamic media landscape...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $115K *

Join a team that drives impactful media strategies, leading projects to optimize advertising effectiveness and budget utilization while ensuring targeted audience engagement through data-driven insigh...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$234K - $300K *

Transform user retention and growth with data-driven strategies. Lead a team in causal analysis and insights, collaborating across marketing and finance to drive business impact and optimize the subsc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Optimize business performance by leading financial insights and operational strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance profitability, streamline processes, and drive measurable res...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$212K - $265K *

Drive innovation in AI-powered healthcare solutions by owning product strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful outcomes for patients, providers, and payers in a co...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$212K - $265K *

Join a team that's leveraging AI to redefine healthcare. Your expertise in product management will shape solutions that enhance patient care, streamline provider workflows, and strengthen partnerships...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$212K - $265K *

Pioneer innovative AI-driven solutions in healthcare by leading product strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving impactful outcomes in a regulated environment. Shape the future...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in royalty distribution operations, ensuring accuracy and scalability while managing funds, quality assurance, and market share calculations to support Music Nation's licensing strateg...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $190K *

Join a team that drives innovative event strategies to enhance revenue growth and client relationships. Lead the execution of live and hybrid events while managing partnerships and ensuring operationa...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate growth by leading the sales cycle for enterprise solutions, engaging legal professionals from major law firms. Build robust relationships, manage multi-stakeholder deals, and drive revenue...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team in paid search advertising, driving client success through innovative strategies and performance optimization while fostering professional growth and collabo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$225K - $240K *

Transform business growth by leading a high-performing sales team, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing client relationships to accelerate revenue across digital solutions in North America...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform client relationships by leading strategic growth initiatives, fostering collaboration, and driving sustainable success. Engage with teams and stakeholders to create impactful solutions that...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining media pricing and transactions by creating and executing customer-focused product strategies, enhancing user engagement, and navigating a complex media landscape through...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $191K *

Join a team that's redefining digital experiences by leading web strategy, enhancing user journeys, and driving engagement across corporate and customer-facing platforms in a dynamic B2B environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative technology strategies to enhance digital commerce and marketing platforms. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that drive customer engagement, operational effi...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Advance the integration of Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Testability in hardware platforms, leading collaborative teams to optimize designs, enhance product quality, and accelerate market de...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $165K *

Champion innovative creator marketing strategies, driving impactful partnerships and integrated campaigns. Lead a dynamic team, manage client relationships, and shape the future of brand engagement in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Champion growth by leading the Go-To-Market operations, driving pipeline creation and conversion. Collaborate with leadership to optimize processes and systems, ensuring alignment across Sales and Mar...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of enterprise-scale cybersecurity by leading vulnerability management initiatives. Drive program strategy, enhance client relationships, and mentor teams to achieve measurable risk re...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion enterprise-scale delivery by leading vulnerability management initiatives, driving program strategy, and fostering client relationships to achieve measurable risk reduction across diverse tec...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enterprise-scale vulnerability management, driving strategy and governance while transforming technical initiatives into measurable risk reduction across diverse teams and stakehold...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $122K *

Transform podcast marketing by leading cross-promotional campaigns, building strategic relationships, and delivering actionable insights to enhance audience growth and engagement across a diverse port...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$163K - $225K *

Join a team that's redefining creative direction in performance advertising. Lead video and visual design efforts, shape brand identity, and drive measurable results across multiple channels while men...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Optimize user experience by managing Salesforce administration, enhancing platform functionality, and driving user adoption. Collaborate with teams to support business needs and ensure seamless integr...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

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

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.