Account Director Jobs in California
Account Director jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in advertising and media agencies, enterprise technology, entertainment, and professional services, with openings at every level from account supervisor through senior account director. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the largest hiring centers, home to established employers like Salesforce, Google, and TBWA Worldwide that maintain sizable account leadership teams. The most in-demand specializations are digital advertising, SaaS and enterprise tech accounts, and healthcare and life sciences client management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Account Director, DV+ Platform
San Francisco, CA
Hybrid Schedule (M/F remote, T/W/TH in-office)
At Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work impacts what millions of people read, watch, and buy, and we’re looking for people to help us tackle that responsibility with creativity and focus. Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV / streaming, online video, display, and audio. Our tech fuels billions of transactions per day!
About this team:
The DV+ Platform team serves as the strategic backbone for Magnite’s premium DV+ publishers, acting as dedicated partners to ensure their long-term success and growth within our ecosystem. We focus on building deep, consultative relationships, blending operational excellence with market insights to help our partners maximize their revenue and scale their businesses. By bridging the gap between complex ad technology and publisher goals, we play a critical role in driving the evolution of the open internet.
The Account Director, DV+ Platform oversees a portfolio of top-tier strategic publishers on the DV+ platform. This role will specifically focus on our large mobile app supply partners, including App SDKs, developers, and publishers.
In this role you will:
- Understand, build, and manage relationships with our largest mobile app SDK providers, developers, and publishers
- Drive adoption of the Magnite SDK to existing publishers
- Actively track initiatives and meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets
- Keep up to date with mobile & ad tech industry trends and attend industry events
- Understand new publisher inventory options & product offerings
- Monitor partners’ business results, making recommendations for improvements to increase performance/monetization
- Provide strategic consulting services regarding inventory monetization strategies and policies, marketplace trends and best practices, development of private sales channels, and Magnite’s products and offerings
- Act as a critical bridge between app publishers and Magnite’s product and technical teams to provide product feedback to enhance Magnite’s mobile app strategy and products
- Performs other sales and account management-related duties as assigned by management
We’re looking for someone with:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training
- 6+ years of adtech / consulting / technical expertise
- 3+ years with mobile app monetization experience, specifically relating to SDK integration lifecycles, SKAdNetwork/ATT privacy regulations, and mobile app IAB standards
- Deep and technical understanding of SDK mediation adapters and mobile app monetization
- Excel, Google Suite, Salesforce, and Analytics Platform/Data Evaluation experience
- High level of integrity, excellent presentation, organizational and communication skills
- Strong active listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex products, services, and deal structures
In California, the base salary range for this role is $113,000 - $122,500
Actual compensation will be determined based on location, experience, skills, and internal equity.
This role is also eligible for:
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Equity (NASDAQ: MGNI)
- Comprehensive benefits package
During the interview process, candidates will receive more specific information about the salary range applicable to their experience and location.
Perks and Benefits:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage from Day One
- Generous Time Off
- Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days
- Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Cell Phone Subsidy
- Monthly Fitness and Reimbursement
Career Growth:
We support internal mobility, skill development, and leadership pathways through structured career frameworks and learning programs.
Company Culture:
Magnite’s culture is rooted in collaboration and connection, recognizing that both are essential to success. Our hybrid schedule includes two remote workdays (Monday and Friday) and three in-office days (Tuesday through Thursday), where employees can take advantage of catered lunches, beverages, snacks, training opportunities, and engaging office events that enhance the work experience. In addition, we support our team through meaningful benefits and programs, including community service and volunteer opportunities, company-matched charitable contributions, access to mental health resources, structured career development initiatives and growth frameworks, culture and inclusion programs, and our Bonusly peer-to-peer recognition platform.
About us
The world's leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile-high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.
Magnite is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Our Commitment: We aim to incorporate a wide range of voices into our Magnite culture, cultivating an environment where employees feel welcomed, cared for, and encouraged to freely share ideas. We are committed to employee growth, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. We invest in Magnite’s local communities. We seek talent from all backgrounds to champion corporate values of seeing the big picture and being catalysts of change.
Want to learn more about us?
Check out our blog for Magnite announcements and Ad Tech industry news!
Recruiting Agency Notice
Magnite does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Account Director, DV+ Platform
San Francisco, CA
Hybrid Schedule (M/F remote, T/W/TH in-office)
At Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work impacts what millions of people read, watch, and buy, and we’re looking for people to help us tackle that responsibility with creativity and focus. Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV / streaming, online video, display, and audio. Our tech fuels billions of transactions per day!
About this team:
The DV+ Platform team serves as the strategic backbone for Magnite’s premium DV+ publishers, acting as dedicated partners to ensure their long-term success and growth within our ecosystem. We focus on building deep, consultative relationships, blending operational excellence with market insights to help our partners maximize their revenue and scale their businesses. By bridging the gap between complex ad technology and publisher goals, we play a critical role in driving the evolution of the open internet.
The Account Director, DV+ Platform oversees a portfolio of top-tier strategic publishers on the DV+ platform. This role will specifically focus on our large mobile app supply partners, including App SDKs, developers, and publishers.
In this role you will:
- Understand, build, and manage relationships with our largest mobile app SDK providers, developers, and publishers
- Drive adoption of the Magnite SDK to existing publishers
- Actively track initiatives and meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets
- Keep up to date with mobile & ad tech industry trends and attend industry events
- Understand new publisher inventory options & product offerings
- Monitor partners’ business results, making recommendations for improvements to increase performance/monetization
- Provide strategic consulting services regarding inventory monetization strategies and policies, marketplace trends and best practices, development of private sales channels, and Magnite’s products and offerings
- Act as a critical bridge between app publishers and Magnite’s product and technical teams to provide product feedback to enhance Magnite’s mobile app strategy and products
- Performs other sales and account management-related duties as assigned by management
We’re looking for someone with:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training
- 6+ years of adtech / consulting / technical expertise
- 3+ years with mobile app monetization experience, specifically relating to SDK integration lifecycles, SKAdNetwork/ATT privacy regulations, and mobile app IAB standards
- Deep and technical understanding of SDK mediation adapters and mobile app monetization
- Excel, Google Suite, Salesforce, and Analytics Platform/Data Evaluation experience
- High level of integrity, excellent presentation, organizational and communication skills
- Strong active listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex products, services, and deal structures
In California, the base salary range for this role is $113,000 - $122,500
Actual compensation will be determined based on location, experience, skills, and internal equity.
This role is also eligible for:
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Equity (NASDAQ: MGNI)
- Comprehensive benefits package
During the interview process, candidates will receive more specific information about the salary range applicable to their experience and location.
Perks and Benefits:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage from Day One
- Generous Time Off
- Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days
- Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Cell Phone Subsidy
- Monthly Fitness and Reimbursement
Career Growth:
We support internal mobility, skill development, and leadership pathways through structured career frameworks and learning programs.
Company Culture:
Magnite’s culture is rooted in collaboration and connection, recognizing that both are essential to success. Our hybrid schedule includes two remote workdays (Monday and Friday) and three in-office days (Tuesday through Thursday), where employees can take advantage of catered lunches, beverages, snacks, training opportunities, and engaging office events that enhance the work experience. In addition, we support our team through meaningful benefits and programs, including community service and volunteer opportunities, company-matched charitable contributions, access to mental health resources, structured career development initiatives and growth frameworks, culture and inclusion programs, and our Bonusly peer-to-peer recognition platform.
About us
The world's leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile-high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.
Magnite is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Our Commitment: We aim to incorporate a wide range of voices into our Magnite culture, cultivating an environment where employees feel welcomed, cared for, and encouraged to freely share ideas. We are committed to employee growth, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. We invest in Magnite’s local communities. We seek talent from all backgrounds to champion corporate values of seeing the big picture and being catalysts of change.
Want to learn more about us?
Check out our blog for Magnite announcements and Ad Tech industry news!
Recruiting Agency Notice
Magnite does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Account Director Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- NFP11
- Five98
- GHD7
- Yelp6
- Adobe4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software73
- Consulting & Professional Services26
- Electronics & Hardware15
- Banking & Financial Services13
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals13
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in account director jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field
- Proven experience managing complex client relationships and cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to grow accounts and hit revenue retention goals
- Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar tools
- Strong presentation and negotiation skills for senior-level client engagements
- Experience working in a California-based agency, SaaS, or enterprise environment preferred
Account Director Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a account director in California?
Account directors in California typically follow a progression from account coordinator or account manager, building client relationship and revenue management experience over several years. No state-issued license is required, but California employers consistently favor candidates with a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or communications and a portfolio of managed accounts. Large agency and tech markets in Los Angeles and San Francisco expect candidates to demonstrate measurable client retention and account growth.
How much do account directors make in California?
Account directors in California earn a median of about $80,850 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,240 for the lowest 10% to over $168,720 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire account directors in California?
Employers hiring account directors in California right now include NFP, Five9, and GHD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of major tech headquarters, global advertising agencies, and life sciences firms means consistent demand across both enterprise and mid-market account leadership roles.
Which California cities have the most account director jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose have the most account director openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its density of advertising agencies, entertainment studios, and media companies, while San Francisco and San Jose reflect the enterprise technology sector's heavy demand for client-facing account leadership at companies headquartered in Silicon Valley.
Are there remote account director jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 41% of account director openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the desk-based, relationship-driven nature of the work. Strategic account management and renewals tend to be the most remote-compatible functions, while new business development and on-site client meetings typically require some in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a account director in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an account coordinator or account manager role at a California agency or SaaS company, where you build direct client management experience before moving into director-level positions. Large California employers like ad holding companies in Los Angeles and enterprise tech firms in the Bay Area regularly hire associates into structured account teams. Building a portfolio of client communication samples and earning a Google or HubSpot certification gives candidates a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to account director jobs in California?
You can find and apply to account director jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and location preference and apply directly to each one.
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