Director of Advertising Jobs in Seattle, WA

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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Senior Ad Policy Manager, Advertising Trust Policy

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

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

Manager, Advertising Data Science & Insights

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 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...

Yield Manager, Advertising Inventory & Pricing

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

The Nordstrom Media Network (NMN) is seeking an experienced Yield Manager to establish and oversee the forecasting of inventory, pricing strategy, and demand analysis. This role is crucial in...

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Advertising Manager

  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 11 days ago

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation...

Advertising Operations Manager

  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 15 days ago

Advertising Operations Manager T-Mobile USA, Inc - Bellevue, WA Posted: 4/3/2025 - Expires: 7/2/2025 Job ID: 287534162 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description...

Product Manager, Ad Marketplace

  • Seattle, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 18 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...

Principal Finance Manager, Advertising Finance

  • Seattle, WA
  • 25 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 25 days ago

We are looking for a Principal Finance Manager to join our Advertising Finance team, leading Advertising Marketing FP&A and Amazon Shopping Video finance functions. Amazon Advertising Marketing...

The Amazon Ads Finance team seeks a financial professional to partner with the Ads Strategy and Business Development team. You will lead strategic financial initiatives, partnership valuations,...

Product Manager, Ad Insertion (Ads)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 60+ days ago

We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off....

Accounting Manager, Advertising Accounting

  • Seattle, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 90+ days ago

Amazon is a pioneering, dynamic, and energetic company that thrives on unique and peculiar ways. We take pride in our single-minded obsession over customer satisfaction and our ability to maintain...

Product Manager, Ad Ranking

  • Seattle, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 90+ 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...

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Salary for Director of Advertising Jobs in Seattle, WA

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

Highest Education Level

Director of Advertisings in Seattle, WA 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 Seattle, WA
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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