Media Director Jobs in Ontario

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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Senior Manager, Communications and Publications Private Wealth

  • Toronto, ON
  • 7 hours ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 7 hours ago

Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your...

Job Summary Job Description What is the opportunity? This role reports to the Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Digital and Personal Distribution (D&PD), Personal and Commercial...

Senior Manager, Communications, Personal Banking

  • Toronto, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary Job Description What is the opportunity? The Senior Manager, Communications, Personal Banking will develop and execute external and internal communications strategies that support the...

Client Success Manager, Digital Media

  • Toronto, ON
  • 15 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 15 days ago

Stay up to date on digital media trends and new opportunities that can be leveraged to enhance new or upcoming campaigns....

Senior Manager, Communications, BMO Private Wealth

  • Toronto, ON
  • 15 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 15 days ago

Application Deadline: 03/11/2025 Address: 100 King Street West Job Family Group: Corporate Affairs We are seeking a skilled communicator to join our high-performance team. At BMO Private Wealth,...

Manager, Communications

  • Markham, ON
  • 23 days ago
  • Markham, ON
  • 23 days ago

Job Description: Astellas Canada – Manager, Communications At Astellas, we strive to become a cutting-edge, value-driven life science innovator. This means working at the forefront of healthcare...

Associate Paid Media Manager - Display and Video Specialist

  • London, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • London, ON
  • 30+ days ago

Combine performance metrics with analytics data to monitor campaign goals and assist in developing media plans that align to the strategic goals of CARFAX....

Paid Media Manager

  • Oakville, ON
  • 90+ days ago
  • Oakville, ON
  • 90+ days ago

Responsibilities Create digital marketing strategies to convert visitors into leads/customers (conversion optimization) Deliver account management for companies that range from a variety of different...

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Salary for Media Director Jobs in Ontario

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

Highest Education Level

Media Directors in Ontario 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 Ontario
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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