Media Director Jobs in Minnesota

A Media Director in the advertising industry oversees the planning and execution of all media-related strategies. Their primary role involves designing and implementing effective media campaigns, tracking the performance of these campaigns, and adjusting them as necessary. The director collaborates with various departments to understand the marketing needs and formulate strategies to target ideal demographics. They are also responsible for negotiating ad space and time slots with media outlets, developing media budgets and timelines, and ensuring all media projects comply with brand identity and guidelines.

Important skills for a Media Director include strong leadership and organizational abilities, excellent communication, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of media channels and marketing strategies. Proficiency in media planning tools, data analysis, and budget management is necessary. Certifications in digital marketing, such as Google AdWords or Facebook Blueprint can enhance credibility. Prior to becoming a Media Director, one could serve roles such as a Media Planner, Media Buyer, or a Media Supervisor, gaining valuable experience in creating and managing media strategies, negotiating with media sales companies, and understanding the dynamics of different advertising channels.

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Media Manager, Brand

  • Lakeville, MN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Lakeville, MN
  • 7 hours ago

Responsibilities and Accountabilities Media Planning Digital and traditional media campaign planning, activation, and optimization across national and retail tactics Plan media budgets by brand across...

Media Director, Agency Partnerships

  • Richfield, MN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Richfield, MN
  • 8 hours ago

Media Director Agency Partnerships As the Media Director of Agency Partnerships, you will set the vision for Best Buys media team focused on agency partnerships....

Product Manager, Communications

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 4 days ago

Ford Motor Company Product Manager, Communications in Saint Paul , Minnesota With a career on the Ford Communications team, you can bring the message of our exciting innovations to the world!...

Information Officer 4-Communications and Media Relations Manager

  • Apple Valley, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Apple Valley, MN
  • 6 days ago

State of Minnesota Information Officer 4-Communications and Media Relations Manager in Apple Valley , Minnesota Working Title: Communications and Media Relations Manager Job Class: Information...

Manager, Communications - Research

  • Rochester, MN
  • 13 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 13 days ago

Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are...

Manager, Communications - Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center

  • Rochester, MN
  • 13 days ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 13 days ago

Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are...

Paid Media Strategist

  • Maplewood, MN
  • 14 days ago
  • Maplewood, MN
  • 14 days ago

This role will support our Integrated Marketing Campaign teams in creating and assessing media plans, managing media buys, and optimizing media mix and budgets....

Senior Manager of Communications

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 24 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 24 days ago

Senior Manager of Communications Senior Manager of Communications United States of Care (USofCare) is a non-partisan non-profit organization on a mission to ensure that everyone has access to...

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Associate Media Manager, Pureplay Marketplace - Amazon & Chewy

  • Lakeville, MN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lakeville, MN
  • 30+ days ago

Planning, measuring and optimizing digital media programs is a key part of this role, and ecommerce experience is a plus. Proven ability to drive results....

Associate Performance Media Manager - Paid Search + Paid Social

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 30+ days ago

Associate Performance Media Manager - Paid Search + Paid Social Performance Media - Minneapolis, Minnesota (Hybrid) Collective Measures is currently seeking a full time Associate Performance Media...

Programmatic Media Manager

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 30+ days ago

media content trends and stay up-to-date with the landscape....

Media Operations Manager

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 60+ days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 60+ days ago

Own system media plans that are aligned with internal best practices and ensure alignment with product capabilities and business rules....

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Salary for Media Director Jobs in Minnesota

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

Highest Education Level

Media Directors in Minnesota offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
73.1%
Master's Degree
20.2%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
High School or GED
0.7%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Media Directors in Minnesota
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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