Director of Advertising Jobs in San Francisco, CA

A Director of Advertising plays a pivotal role in the advertising industry, responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the overall company's advertising strategy. They oversee all aspects of advertising including planning, development, and execution, working closely with their team to ensure the company's message is distributed across channels and to targeted audiences in order to meet sales objectives. A director of advertising is also responsible for budget management, conducting market research, and working with the creative team to produce innovative advertising campaigns that engage consumers and increase company revenue.

Important skills for a Director of Advertising include strong leadership and decision-making skills, creativity, strategic thinking, superior understanding of the advertising industry, and excellent communication skills. They should also have a strong understanding of customer behavior and market dynamics. A bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related field is often required, and a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) may be preferred. Professional certifications like the American Advertising Federation's Certified Advertising Executive (CAE) could be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Director of Advertising, a person may have roles such as an Advertising Manager, Marketing Manager, or Senior Account Executive in the advertising industry.

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Manager, Revenue Technical Support - Technical Operations Manager - Ad Ops (Walmart Connect)

  • San Bruno, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Bruno, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary... What you'll do... Walmart Connect (the digital ad sales arm for Walmart) is dedicated to driving measurable outcomes for our suppliers, merchants, stores, GMs, brand...

Manager, Advertising Data Science & Insights

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to...

Senior Manager, Ad Monetization

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago

marketing trends, and user quality trends Qualifications & Experience: 4+ years experience in advertising monetization, pricing/yield management and game analytics Demonstratable success of monetizing...

Enterprise Sales Manager - Ad Sales, CPG Restaurants (Food and Beverage)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago

About the Team The Enterprise Ad Sales Team is responsible for the marketing vision, development, and growth of our largest advertising partnerships. This team is rapidly growing, and is seeking...

Product Manager, Ad Marketplace

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 days ago

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to...

Senior Manager, Ad Policy , Amazon

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Proven experience working on digital advertising in a regulatory position. Proven experience with creative acceptance policies, advertising standards, or a related field....

Director, Advertising Platforms & Business Systems - Sam's Club MAP

  • San Bruno, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Bruno, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

As the Director of Advertising Platforms and Business Systems, reporting directly to the Senior Director, MAP Platforms, Systems and Intelligence, you will lead a team of platform experts to innovate...

Director, Advertising Platforms & Business Systems Sams Club MAP

  • Richmond, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richmond, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

As the Director of Advertising Platforms and Business Systems, reporting directly to the Senior Director, MAP Platforms, Systems and Intelligence, you will lead a team of platform experts to innovate...

Director, Advertising Platforms & Business Systems...

  • San Bruno, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Bruno, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

As the Director of Advertising Platforms and Business Systems, reporting directly to the Senior Director, MAP Platforms, Systems and Intelligence, you will lead a team of platform experts to innovate...

Ad Policy Manager, Advertising Trust Policy

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Proven experience working on digital advertising in a regulatory position. Proven experience with creative acceptance policies, advertising standards, or a related field....

Senior Ad Policy Manager, Advertising Trust Policy

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Proven experience working on digital advertising in a regulatory position. Proven experience with creative acceptance policies, advertising standards, or a related field....

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Salary for Director of Advertising Jobs in San Francisco, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdvertising research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Director of Advertisings in San Francisco, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
67.9%
Master's Degree
18.5%
Associate's Degree
5.3%
High School or GED
2.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Director of Advertisings in San Francisco, CA
4-6 years
26.5%
2-4 years
21.7%
6-8 years
16.5%
Less than 1 year
14.2%
1-2 years
13.7%
10+ years
4.9%
8-10 years
2.4%


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