Media Manager Jobs

Discover Media Manager jobs with organizations seeking experienced professionals to lead media strategy and execution. Ladders features vetted career opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping you find roles that match your expertise and next-step goals.

What Does a Media Manager Do?

Media Managers plan and oversee how brands communicate with their audiences across channels. Depending on the organization, the role may include developing media plans, managing budgets, evaluating agencies and vendors, coordinating campaigns, and measuring performance. Media Managers often work across digital, social, broadcast, print, and emerging platforms, partnering with marketing, creative, analytics, and communications teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong strategic thinking, budget management, negotiation, communication, and project leadership skills. Familiarity with media planning and buying tools, audience research, campaign analytics, and digital advertising platforms can be valuable. Senior positions may also require experience leading teams, managing agency relationships, and connecting media investments to broader business objectives.

Media Manager Career Opportunities

Media Manager titles and responsibilities vary by company and industry. Related roles may include Senior Media Manager, Media Planning Manager, Paid Media Manager, Digital Media Manager, and Media Strategy Manager. Explore listings to compare responsibilities, preferred experience, compensation, and work arrangements.

Find Media Manager Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted Media Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Use job details and filters to focus your search, then apply to roles aligned with your qualifications and career ambitions.

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$120K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sourcing initiatives in post-production and marketing. Collaborate across departments to enhance supplier relationships and deliver commercial value through expert...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic Accounting team, enhance financial integrity, and drive strategic decisions through advanced data insights. Utilize your leadership skills to foster a high-performance culture while man...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading a high-performing accounting team, ensuring financial integrity, enhancing operations, and driving strategic business insights while managing key financial processes and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Bring your expertise to a dynamic role where you'll shape marketing strategies and positioning for academic programs, ensuring clarity and effectiveness throughout their lifecycle while collaborating...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$121K - $166K *

Join a team that's redefining media strategy for a global nonprofit. Lead integrated digital campaigns focused on performance, driving measurable outcomes and optimizing investments within a collabora...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$123K - $166K *

Transform maintenance operations by leading teams, developing strategic programs, and driving excellence across multiple functions while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement...

3 days ago

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

$123K - $166K *

Shape the future of maintenance operations by leading teams, developing strategic programs, and driving excellence across multiple sites while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic growth in the Canadian market, manage end-to-end sales cycles, and collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions. Build relationships with key stakeho...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of data-driven solutions by leading innovative strategies and overseeing data management processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize campaign performance and ensure data int...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$197K - $264K *

Lead the charge in enhancing live media capabilities, driving product vision and strategy for complex streaming services while managing and developing a high-performing team in a fast-paced environmen...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$179K - $240K *

Lead product management for live media pipeline, enhancing complex streaming capabilities. Set vision, drive strategy, and foster team growth to ensure seamless content delivery and operational excell...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$160K - $180K *

Join us in a senior role overseeing advertising performance and delivery across a leading podcast portfolio. Drive cross-functional collaboration, optimize workflows, and enhance revenue strategies wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$123K - $202K *

Lead the product strategy and lifecycle for self-service offerings, driving development and enhancing customer experience through data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration to deliver hi...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $150K *

Drive executive compensation strategy by analyzing market data, benchmarking, and managing governance-related activities to ensure competitive and compliant programs that align with business goals and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Champion data excellence by leading master data management and governance initiatives. Drive operational continuity, enhance data quality, and implement automation across enterprise platforms while fo...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $200K *

Drive the change control process for large-scale civil infrastructure projects, ensuring accurate scope, cost, and schedule management. Collaborate with teams to evaluate proposals and maintain docume...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $200K *

Champion change management for large-scale civil infrastructure projects. Drive the change control process, ensuring accurate scope, cost, and schedule management while collaborating with diverse team...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $155K *

Champion innovative product solutions by leading cross-functional teams to deliver AI-driven technologies that enhance operational efficiency and align with business goals. Drive product execution usi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead maintenance operations in a highly automated distribution environment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of systems while driving continuous improvement and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $400K *

Tackle strategic customer implementations and enhance internal initiatives by leading full lifecycle project delivery and coordinating cross-functional teams, leveraging deep SAP expertise and enterpr...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Champion operational excellence by leading daily production activities, optimizing resources, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic aerospace environment. Drive team development and continuous improvem...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by building a dynamic media production engine, overseeing video content from concept to publication, and collaborating with leadership to enhance brand storytelling in the fintech spa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the management and coordination of a global website transformation, ensuring alignment among client teams and delivery partners. Facilitate effective governance and communication to drive prog...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at managing a diverse asset portfolio through strategic planning, financial analysis, and stakeholder engagement, driving value and optimizing performance across all real estate in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee IT operations, user lifecycle management, and security for a growing organization. This hands-on role allows you to set standards and processes while serving as the...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Media Manager do?question toggle

    A Media Manager develops and oversees media plans and campaigns, manages budgets and partners, coordinates with internal teams, and evaluates results across relevant channels.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Media Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often value experience in media planning or buying, campaign analytics, budget management, communication, and project leadership. Senior roles may call for team leadership and agency management experience.

  • What is the difference between a Media Manager and a Paid Media Manager?question toggle

    A Media Manager may oversee a broader mix of channels and media strategy, while a Paid Media Manager often focuses specifically on paid advertising campaigns, optimization, and performance.

  • How can I find Media Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Media Manager listings on Ladders, where vetted professional opportunities pay $100,000 or more. Review each posting for compensation details, qualifications, and responsibilities.