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About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
AI at SharkNinja
At SharkNinja, we're building an AI-native culture. We're not waiting for the future; we're creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what's possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn't been invented yet, you'll fit right in.
About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. For more information, please visit sharkninja.com.
As the Director, Media Strategy & Activation – Shark Home, you will lead the development and execution of full-funnel, data-driven media strategies for North America. This is a high-impact leadership role for a strategic, results driven, critical thinker who can balance long-term brand building with short-term performance goals.
As the Director, Media Strategy & Activation – Shark Home, you will oversee top-of-funnel paid media investment across regions, while aligning with lower-funnel efforts led by DTC, Retail, and Amazon teams. Your leadership will drive innovation, elevate brand visibility, and deliver measurable business outcomes across North America, Latin America, Canada, and EMEA.
Responsibilities:
Global Media Strategy & Execution
- Lead the development and implementation of integrated media strategies for new product launches and core categories.
- Own the global media budget for Shark, ensuring optimal allocation and ROI across markets.
- Drive full-funnel planning across TV, streaming, digital, social, OOH, and emerging platforms.
- Translate business and marketing goals into actionable media briefs and performance-driven campaigns.
Audience & Data-Driven Planning
- Leverage analytics, audience insights, and media mix modeling to inform targeting, optimize spend, and improve campaign effectiveness.
- Partner with analytics and digital teams to track KPIs, triangulate performance, and refine strategies in real time.
- Champion an audience-first approach to planning, activation, and measurement.
Cross-Functional & Agency Leadership
- Serve as the primary media lead across internal teams including Brand, Creative, Social, PR, Sales, and CX.
- Build a global media leadership framework, while connecting and integrating the local teams to ensure consistency and market nuance.
- Manage global and regional media agency relationships, including contract negotiations, performance reviews, and quarterly business updates.
- Collaborate with in-house and external partners to ensure seamless execution of 360° campaigns.
Innovation & Future Readiness
- Stay ahead of media trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and future-proof media investment.
- Pilot new platforms, new first to market opportunities, and ad tech solutions to expand reach and engagement
- Lead media transformation initiatives that enhance agility, efficiency, and impact.
- Uncover and unlock incremental business value through media partnerships
Team Leadership & Influence
- Lead and mentor a high-performing global media team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and accountability.
- Act as a key member of the senior media leadership team, providing expert media insights to guide strategic decisions.
- Present media performance and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders with clarity and influence.
What You'll Bring:
Attributes & Skills
- 10 years of experience in global media strategy, planning, and investment—ideally in product technology, CPG, or high-growth consumer categories.
- Experience in matrixed, multinational organizations with a proven ability to drive operational transformation.
- Proven success leading full-funnel media campaigns across multiple regions.
- Deep knowledge of traditional, digital, and emerging media platforms.
- Strong analytical mindset with experience using tools like Google Analytics, Meta Ads, DSPs, and MMM.
- Experience managing complex budgets, agency relationships, and cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- A passion for innovation, a bias for action, and a track record of driving measurable business growth through media.
Experience
- Global oversight at a Fortune 500 or high-growth brand
- Led in-house media team, overseeing JBPs and media agency partners, large contracts and partnerships
- Demonstrated success in driving measurable business impact through global and/or regional media strategy and activation
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company—you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products—we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice
For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com
About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
AI at SharkNinja
At SharkNinja, we're building an AI-native culture. We're not waiting for the future; we're creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what's possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn't been invented yet, you'll fit right in.
About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. For more information, please visit sharkninja.com.
As the Director, Media Strategy & Activation – Shark Home, you will lead the development and execution of full-funnel, data-driven media strategies for North America. This is a high-impact leadership role for a strategic, results driven, critical thinker who can balance long-term brand building with short-term performance goals.
As the Director, Media Strategy & Activation – Shark Home, you will oversee top-of-funnel paid media investment across regions, while aligning with lower-funnel efforts led by DTC, Retail, and Amazon teams. Your leadership will drive innovation, elevate brand visibility, and deliver measurable business outcomes across North America, Latin America, Canada, and EMEA.
Responsibilities:
Global Media Strategy & Execution
- Lead the development and implementation of integrated media strategies for new product launches and core categories.
- Own the global media budget for Shark, ensuring optimal allocation and ROI across markets.
- Drive full-funnel planning across TV, streaming, digital, social, OOH, and emerging platforms.
- Translate business and marketing goals into actionable media briefs and performance-driven campaigns.
Audience & Data-Driven Planning
- Leverage analytics, audience insights, and media mix modeling to inform targeting, optimize spend, and improve campaign effectiveness.
- Partner with analytics and digital teams to track KPIs, triangulate performance, and refine strategies in real time.
- Champion an audience-first approach to planning, activation, and measurement.
Cross-Functional & Agency Leadership
- Serve as the primary media lead across internal teams including Brand, Creative, Social, PR, Sales, and CX.
- Build a global media leadership framework, while connecting and integrating the local teams to ensure consistency and market nuance.
- Manage global and regional media agency relationships, including contract negotiations, performance reviews, and quarterly business updates.
- Collaborate with in-house and external partners to ensure seamless execution of 360° campaigns.
Innovation & Future Readiness
- Stay ahead of media trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and future-proof media investment.
- Pilot new platforms, new first to market opportunities, and ad tech solutions to expand reach and engagement
- Lead media transformation initiatives that enhance agility, efficiency, and impact.
- Uncover and unlock incremental business value through media partnerships
Team Leadership & Influence
- Lead and mentor a high-performing global media team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and accountability.
- Act as a key member of the senior media leadership team, providing expert media insights to guide strategic decisions.
- Present media performance and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders with clarity and influence.
What You'll Bring:
Attributes & Skills
- 10 years of experience in global media strategy, planning, and investment—ideally in product technology, CPG, or high-growth consumer categories.
- Experience in matrixed, multinational organizations with a proven ability to drive operational transformation.
- Proven success leading full-funnel media campaigns across multiple regions.
- Deep knowledge of traditional, digital, and emerging media platforms.
- Strong analytical mindset with experience using tools like Google Analytics, Meta Ads, DSPs, and MMM.
- Experience managing complex budgets, agency relationships, and cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- A passion for innovation, a bias for action, and a track record of driving measurable business growth through media.
Experience
- Global oversight at a Fortune 500 or high-growth brand
- Led in-house media team, overseeing JBPs and media agency partners, large contracts and partnerships
- Demonstrated success in driving measurable business impact through global and/or regional media strategy and activation
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company—you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products—we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice
For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in media director jobs.
- 7 or more years of experience in media planning, buying, or strategy
- Proven leadership of a media team or agency group
- Expertise in paid digital channels including search, social, and programmatic
- Experience managing significant annual media budgets
- Proficiency with media measurement and analytics platforms such as Nielsen, Comscore, or DCM
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, advertising, or a related field
Tips for Your Media Director Job Search
Quantify campaign results on your resume
Media directors are hired on outcomes, not responsibilities. Swap vague descriptions for numbers that show scale: budget owned, audience reach, or measurable lift in brand or performance metrics from campaigns you led.
Tailor your portfolio to the channel mix
Agencies want evidence of cross-channel thinking, while in-house roles often want depth in one area like digital or linear. Review the job description and lead your portfolio with the media mix that matches what that employer actually buys.
Target listings by company revenue stage
A media director at a growth-stage brand owns a different scope than one at a Fortune 500. Look at headcount, funding stage, or revenue signals in the listing to judge whether the role matches the level of autonomy you want.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists media director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a media plan walkthrough for interviews
Many media director interviews include a live case or take-home brief. Practice walking through a channel strategy decision out loud, including how you set priorities, allocate budget, and measure success, so you can do it fluently under pressure.
Negotiate scope before accepting the offer
Title alone doesn't define the role. Before you accept, confirm what budget you'll own, which channels are in scope, and whether you'll have direct reports, since those factors determine whether the job actually matches what you're stepping into.
Media Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most media directors?
The companies hiring the most media directors right now include Mastercard, Mia Aesthetics, and Real Chemistry, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Both independent agencies and large in-house brand teams tend to hire at this level consistently throughout the year.
How many media director jobs are remote?
About 77% of media director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which reflects a meaningful share of the market. Roles focused on digital and programmatic media tend to have the highest remote availability, while positions tied to broadcast, out-of-home, or agency account management more often require an on-site or hybrid presence.
How do you become a media director?
Most media directors move up through media planning or buying roles, building channel expertise before taking on team leadership. Start by developing deep competency in at least one media discipline, then take on campaign ownership and junior staff management where possible. Moving across agency and in-house environments broadens your strategic perspective, which most director-level roles expect.
Can you get hired as a media director with limited experience?
It's uncommon to step directly into a media director title without significant channel experience, but some paths accelerate the timeline. Rising through a fast-growing startup or agency where you owned disproportionate responsibility can substitute for years of gradual advancement. Demonstrating measurable campaign outcomes and some people management, even informal, closes the gap faster than tenure alone.
What does the media director interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by interviews with a VP of marketing, CMO, or agency group director depending on the company structure. Most employers include a strategic exercise, either a take-home media brief or a live case, where you present channel recommendations and budget rationale. Final rounds often include a presentation to senior stakeholders or a cross-functional panel.
Where can I find and apply to media director jobs?
You can find and apply to media director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and channel focus, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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