Media Director

The Shipyard

. Direct, review, and elevate full-funnel media strategies across assigned accounts .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert knowledge of the full media ecosystem, including digital and traditional media, while effectively leading budget scenario modeling and financial analysis. Proven ability to develop full-funnel media strategies and manage media vendor relationships, alongside mentoring and developing planning teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Funnel Media Strategy DevelopmentBudget Scenario ModelingExpert Knowledge of Media EcosystemClient Presentation LeadershipMedia Vendor Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Budget Scenario ModelingFinancial AnalysisMedia PlanningAudience Intelligence ApplicationMeasurement FrameworksStrategic Insights DevelopmentMedia Strategy OptimizationComplex Problem-SolvingData AnalysisCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringCommunicationLeadershipTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

MRI/SimmonsYouGovCommspointSimilarWebMediaRadar

Industry Keywords

Media EcosystemDigital MediaTraditional MediaClient EngagementStrategic Growth Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct, review, and elevate full-funnel media strategies across assigned accounts
Set standards for applying research and planning tools and translate findings into strategic insights
Lead budget scenario modeling, financial analysis, and investment strategy
Monitor media landscape developments and identify emerging opportunities for clients
Partner with data and analytics teams to embed audience intelligence and measurement frameworks
Own strategic direction from audience and channel strategy through budget allocation, measurement, and optimization
Identify strategic growth opportunities and present business cases
Coach planners and mentor Associate Media Directors and Supervisors
Lead client presentations and oversee persuasive presentation materials
Serve as senior client partner and manage media vendor relationships
Lead cross-functional planning and problem-solving with agency teams
Directly manage, evaluate, coach, and develop planning team members
Support hiring, onboarding, and team-structure decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must live near San Diego, CA
In-office attendance is required on Tuesdays & Thursdays
Expert, current knowledge of the full media ecosystem — digital and traditional
Expert-level proficiency with MRI/Simmons, YouGov, Commspoint, SimilarWeb, and MediaRadar
Experience leading complex budget scenario modeling, financial analysis, and investment strategy
Ability to develop full-funnel media strategies
Ability to apply data, audience intelligence, and measurement frameworks to media planning
Ability to lead client presentations and communicate complex media strategies to senior stakeholders
Experience managing and developing media planning teams
Ability to manage media vendor and partner relationships
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with analytics, creative, communications/PR, brand planning, and client engagement teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Open PTO
40 hours of paid sick time (annually)
Flexible work hours and remote work
Paid holidays + holiday closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability benefits
401k program with employer matching
6 weeks paid parental leave
Employee bonus referrals
Dog-friendly offices
Company-provided snacks and beverages (yes, beer/wine included)