Media Director Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Media Director includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Manage and supervise a team in day to day media management while also leading the process of strategic media planning/execution and serving as a resource for the team
  • Train, motivate, grow and evaluate team-members
  • Analyze relevant channels and outlets
  • Research and implement new techniques and technologies that are relevant to clients’ media strategies
  • Draw insight from campaign results
  • Ensure dialogue with client and internal team on informed strategic implications
  • Maintain current knowledge of PR, marketing and industry best practices
  • Develop budgets and flowcharts
  • Recommend tactical implementation and timing
  • Day-to-day management of digital media plans including developing recommendations, execution details and budgets
  • Lead and direct the development of client presentations from a media perspective

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Media Director duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Media Director roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.