Global Director Jobs in California
Global Director jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, biotechnology, entertainment, and international trade, with openings at every level from emerging leaders stepping into their first global mandate to seasoned executives overseeing multinational operations. The heaviest hiring runs through Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where companies like Chevron, Apple, and Qualcomm maintain significant operations and regularly seek global directors to lead cross-border strategy, partnerships, and market expansion. Demand is strongest in global operations, supply chain leadership, and international business development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
We're looking for an accomplished consumer marketing media leader to join Meta’s global media team. This person will be responsible for leading the teams that are planning, executing, and optimizing integrated media campaigns that grow Meta's brands and products worldwide. You'll define the media and communications strategies — including channel selection and market coverage — to build brand preference, shift sentiment, and drive demand for Meta's products and services in markets around the world. The ideal candidate possesses sharp strategic, operational and creative instincts across brand and performance media honed at the world's best brands, experience delivering business outcomes via media investment, expertise demonstrating short- and long-term media effectiveness, an informed understanding of the value of various channels and a history of supporting and inspiring a team to do the best work of their careers. They are an innovator who can advise and oversee execution, effectively collaborate with cross-functional leadership, and establish operational excellence to maximize impact across the team.
GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the global media team for Meta, including strategy, planning and execution.
- Lead media strategy for all Meta brands.
- Partner with marketing leadership across the Meta family of brands.
- Partner across creative, analytics, brand, partnerships and influencer teams to design the most impactful media presence.
- Drive performance and efficacy across individual and collective media channels.
- Leverage insights to influence media business strategies, and inform tactical planning, execution and optimization.
- Create a results-driven mindset throughout the team and instill a high level sense of accountability to achieve marketing and business goals.
- Define your team's metrics for success and hold them accountable to those results.
- Design team structure, agency ecosystem and overall operational approach to design and deliver media.
- Steward your team's development, impact and career growth while modeling inclusive behaviors as a cross-functional leader and people manager.
- Drive capability growth for the media discipline at scale globally.
- Build productive relationships with agencies and media vendors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 15+ years of global media experience within consumer marketing/advertising organizations
- 10+ years of experience with team leadership, people management, cross-functional team leadership, leadership, or management
- Experience leading media strategy across a variety of channels and audiences (Digital, TV, OOH, Print, Partnerships, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience leading in a complex, cross-functional organization across a portfolio of brands
- Experience designing media programs with rigorous measurement and optimization approaches
- Proven success influencing, building trust, communicating and engaging with executives internally and externally
- Knowledge of industry trends and innovation in media, tracking, analytics and research
- Knowledge of consumer and relevant media trends
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working in-house at a consumer company
- Repeated experience executing in a self-starter, fast-paced and changing environment
- Experience interfacing with and overseeing agencies and media vendors
ABOUT META:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
COMPENSATION
- $296,000/year to $356,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
INTRODUCTION
We're looking for an accomplished consumer marketing media leader to join Meta’s global media team. This person will be responsible for leading the teams that are planning, executing, and optimizing integrated media campaigns that grow Meta's brands and products worldwide. You'll define the media and communications strategies — including channel selection and market coverage — to build brand preference, shift sentiment, and drive demand for Meta's products and services in markets around the world. The ideal candidate possesses sharp strategic, operational and creative instincts across brand and performance media honed at the world's best brands, experience delivering business outcomes via media investment, expertise demonstrating short- and long-term media effectiveness, an informed understanding of the value of various channels and a history of supporting and inspiring a team to do the best work of their careers. They are an innovator who can advise and oversee execution, effectively collaborate with cross-functional leadership, and establish operational excellence to maximize impact across the team.
GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the global media team for Meta, including strategy, planning and execution.
- Lead media strategy for all Meta brands.
- Partner with marketing leadership across the Meta family of brands.
- Partner across creative, analytics, brand, partnerships and influencer teams to design the most impactful media presence.
- Drive performance and efficacy across individual and collective media channels.
- Leverage insights to influence media business strategies, and inform tactical planning, execution and optimization.
- Create a results-driven mindset throughout the team and instill a high level sense of accountability to achieve marketing and business goals.
- Define your team's metrics for success and hold them accountable to those results.
- Design team structure, agency ecosystem and overall operational approach to design and deliver media.
- Steward your team's development, impact and career growth while modeling inclusive behaviors as a cross-functional leader and people manager.
- Drive capability growth for the media discipline at scale globally.
- Build productive relationships with agencies and media vendors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 15+ years of global media experience within consumer marketing/advertising organizations
- 10+ years of experience with team leadership, people management, cross-functional team leadership, leadership, or management
- Experience leading media strategy across a variety of channels and audiences (Digital, TV, OOH, Print, Partnerships, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience leading in a complex, cross-functional organization across a portfolio of brands
- Experience designing media programs with rigorous measurement and optimization approaches
- Proven success influencing, building trust, communicating and engaging with executives internally and externally
- Knowledge of industry trends and innovation in media, tracking, analytics and research
- Knowledge of consumer and relevant media trends
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working in-house at a consumer company
- Repeated experience executing in a self-starter, fast-paced and changing environment
- Experience interfacing with and overseeing agencies and media vendors
ABOUT META:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
COMPENSATION
- $296,000/year to $356,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Global Director Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Revolution Medicines14
- Alvarez & Marsal9
- Cushman & Wakefield Global5
- Rakuten Global5
- NVIDIA3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software24
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals22
- Consulting & Professional Services17
- Construction & Real Estate9
- Electronics & Hardware8
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in global director jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in international business, business administration, or a related field required
- Proven leadership of global teams across multiple geographies and time zones
- Experience developing and executing international market entry or expansion strategies
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with executive stakeholders and regional leads
- Fluency in financial planning, forecasting, and global P&L management
- Advanced proficiency in enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, SAP, or equivalent systems
Global Director Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a global director in California?
Becoming a global director in California typically requires a bachelor's degree in international business, business administration, or a related field, with many employers preferring an MBA or advanced degree. California does not require a state-issued license for this role. Hiring managers look for a career path that includes progressively senior roles in global operations, international strategy, or regional management, ideally gained at California-based companies with international reach.
How much do global directors make in California?
Global directors in California earn a median of about $124,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,370 for the lowest 10% to over $293,810 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire global directors in California?
Employers hiring global directors in California right now include Revolution Medicines, Alvarez & Marsal, and Cushman & Wakefield Global, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's dense concentration of tech headquarters, biotech firms, and entertainment studios means openings appear regularly across both established corporations and high-growth companies with international operations.
Which California cities have the most global director jobs?
San Francisco, Redwood City, and Los Angeles have the most global director openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its entertainment studios, international trade activity, and corporate headquarters, while San Francisco and San Jose are driven by the dense concentration of technology companies in the Bay Area that require global leadership for their international business units and partnerships.
Are there remote global director jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 17% of global director openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting that much of this work involves strategic planning, cross-border relationship management, and executive communication rather than on-site operations. Strategy, partnerships, and international market development roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a global director in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a regional or international manager role at a California-based company with overseas operations, then building toward a director title. Large California employers in technology and consumer goods frequently promote from international business development associate, global program manager, or regional operations manager roles. An MBA from a California university with an international focus strengthens candidacy, and hands-on experience managing cross-border projects or vendor relationships is often weighted heavily by hiring teams.
Where can I find and apply to global director jobs in California?
You can find and apply to global director jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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