Director of Advertising Jobs in Virginia

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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Director-Advertising & Creative Design

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

These two teams are responsible for the development of all types of print and digital media....

Senior Coordinator, Advertising Operations

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 2 days ago

Coordinator will partner with our Advertising Sales & Strategy teams to lead and support the development of thoughtful, results-driven programs for our advertisers....

Director, Digital Advertising

  • Arlington, VA
  • 24 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 24 days ago

PLUS Communications leads award-winning campaigns integrating public affairs, corporate communications, digital, advertising and media buying. PLUS means more!...

Principal Product Manager - Ad Monetization (Yahoo Mail)

  • Herndon, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications Experience: 8+ years of product management experience, with a strong track record in digital advertising monetization for consumer-facing platforms....

Accounting Manager, Advertising Accounting

  • Arlington, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Amazon Accounting Manager, Advertising Accounting in Arlington , Virginia Description Amazon is a pioneering, dynamic, and energetic company that thrives on unique and peculiar ways. We take pride...

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Director of Advertising Jobs in Virginia

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

Highest Education Level

Director of Advertisings in Virginia 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
2.7%
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 Virginia
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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