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 - $130K *

Oversee strategic media direction across diverse accounts, ensuring integrated solutions align with business goals, while guiding team development and performance optimization for maximum client impac...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $249K *

Champion pharmacy excellence by leading strategic initiatives and operational oversight for a pharmacy benefit management program. Drive quality, compliance, and innovation while collaborating with cr...

Indiana, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Empower organizational excellence by leading strategic initiatives in process optimization and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business goals and enhancin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the marketing operations, managing budgets, performance metrics, and event strategies to drive member engagement and revenue. Your expertise will shape impactful media...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $178K *

Shape the future of media and intellectual property law by providing strategic legal counsel for consumer products and licensing initiatives, while leading a dynamic team to protect and expand brand a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of large-scale construction projects. Lead onsite operations at a major data center, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery while managing resources and fo...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Oversee all onsite operations for large-scale data center projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. Lead project teams, manage resources, and drive operational excellence while fosterin...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development and execution of impactful experiential events for senior manufacturing leaders, focusing on emerging technologies and industry trends. Collaborate cross-functionally to create e...

Southfield, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Empower creativity by managing theatrical projects, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion while balancing client needs and profitability. Collaborate with teams to deliver exceptional...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $100K *

Champion client relationships by leading strategic partnerships and event execution. Drive insights through data analysis, manage performance tracking, and mentor junior team members to ensure excepti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $100K *

Lead and optimize client partnerships by managing relationships, executing events, and delivering insights. Drive performance tracking and reporting while mentoring junior team members to ensure excep...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $200K *

Shape the future of live news broadcasting by managing editorial decisions, overseeing production, and guiding the team through dynamic broadcasts while ensuring high-quality content and timely delive...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K *

Drive integrated media planning efforts, overseeing strategy, execution, and team development. Collaborate with leadership to deliver impactful media solutions while managing performance and fostering...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$161K - $210K *

Elevate workforce management by leading recruitment, onboarding, and performance strategies. Drive clinician readiness and productivity while ensuring quality care through data-driven decision-making...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $175K *

Elevate investor relations by leading operations for onboarding, capital calls, and reporting. Drive efficiency and accuracy in managing investor experiences for institutional and high-net-worth clien...

2 days ago

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

$225K - $289K *

Drive the cinematic vision of our upcoming film by leading the Lighting department. Collaborate with key stakeholders to define lighting style, mentor the team, and ensure visual quality and consisten...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$124K - $205K *

Optimize marketing operations by managing systems, data, and processes to drive pipeline growth. Lead HubSpot and Salesforce integration, oversee lifecycle reporting, and implement AI solutions while...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $172K *

Analyze operational challenges and drive strategic initiatives to enhance market performance. Collaborate with clinical leaders and partners to align objectives, ensuring accountability and continuous...

New Mexico, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$400K - $500K *

Drive growth in the Media, Entertainment, Gaming, and Sports sector by leading a high-performing sales team, managing complex sales cycles, and building executive relationships to achieve ambitious re...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the strategic direction of Inbound and Outbound operations, ensuring performance targets are met while fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and superior customer service across all levels o...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in sourcing and securing prime real estate development sites, shaping business strategies, and expanding market presence through strong broker relationships and market insights...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$233K - $330K *

Innovate strategies to enhance market adoption of AI solutions. Lead cross-functional teams to develop compelling value propositions and manage legacy program transitions, ensuring alignment with busi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$97K - $130K *

Champion exceptional Off Venue Hospitality experiences for Olympic stakeholders. Lead event production, manage budgets, and foster client relationships while collaborating across teams to deliver inno...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$167K - $285K *

Architect the future of commercial operations by leading data-driven strategies, forecasting excellence, and innovative automation initiatives. Join us to empower teams with actionable insights and bu...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$186K - $316K *

Empower our growth as a Commercial Operations Leader, architecting data-driven strategies that enhance sales and marketing performance while fostering innovation and operational excellence across our...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.