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The Media Director leads and develops the Media team in service of the church’s mission, bringing creativity, technical skill, and strategic thinking to how Grace Community Church communicates and tells its story. This is a hands-on leadership role with real creative ownership—using media to proclaim the gospel within our congregation, throughout the Seattle area, and to the nations.
FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prayerfully understand, champion, and creatively communicate the vision of GCC across multiple media platforms and formats.
- Produce, record, and edit high-quality video content for church use and distribution across digital platforms, reflecting a standard of excellence that honors God.
- Serve as a trusted, strategic advisor to the Senior Pastor on all media resources, opportunities, and emerging technologies.
- Partner with the Senior Pastor to establish, refine, and execute media operations and strategies that advance the church’s mission and kingdom impact.
- Oversee the creation and completion of video projects that engage and inspire both our congregation and those who have not yet encountered Jesus.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive fluency in all media systems, tools, and protocols used by the church.
- Proactively plan, maintain, and deploy the media tools and platforms that keep GCC at the cutting edge of ministry communication.
- Champion quality at every stage of production, ensuring all output reflects the mission and values of GCC.
- Actively recruit, train, and invest in volunteer teams—casting vision for their role, equipping them with skills, and cultivating a culture of ownership, growth, and joyful service in media ministry.
- Lead strategic planning and implementation efforts across the Media department, setting goals that align with the church’s broader vision.
- Work hands-on alongside the Communications Director as a creative partner—actively contributing to and helping define Grace Community Church’s creative voice, while ensuring consistent, unified messaging across all ministry support services and platforms.
- Strategically oversee the distribution of media content beyond the congregation, maximizing reach and gospel impact.
- Manage and execute special media projects assigned by the Senior Pastor with excellence and care.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years of professional experience in media, communications, or marketing.
- 5+ years of project management experience, with a demonstrated ability to shepherd multiple projects from concept to completion.
- 5+ years of leadership experience, with a heart for developing people and building teams.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; a degree in Media, Communications, Marketing, or a related field and/or equivalent professional experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in digital graphics software, including Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Acrobat Pro, Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.).
- Prior experience in a fast-paced ministry or church environment strongly preferred.
- Skilled in concept development, visual storytelling, and creative layouts.
- Wholeheartedly embrace and embody the church’s vision, values, strategies, and approach to ministry, and fully affirm the church’s statement of beliefs.
- Engage warmly with the church family and the broader community in a manner that reflects the love and character of Christ.
- Active member of Grace Community Church, or commit to membership within 6 months of employment.
ACCOUNTABILITY
- Accountable to: Senior Pastor for Directional Responsibilities, Executive Pastor for Operational Responsibilities.
- Accountable for: Media Team (assigned staff, interns & ministry, volunteers)
Pay: $37,522.00 - $76,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Overview
The Media Director leads and develops the Media team in service of the church’s mission, bringing creativity, technical skill, and strategic thinking to how Grace Community Church communicates and tells its story. This is a hands-on leadership role with real creative ownership—using media to proclaim the gospel within our congregation, throughout the Seattle area, and to the nations.
FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prayerfully understand, champion, and creatively communicate the vision of GCC across multiple media platforms and formats.
- Produce, record, and edit high-quality video content for church use and distribution across digital platforms, reflecting a standard of excellence that honors God.
- Serve as a trusted, strategic advisor to the Senior Pastor on all media resources, opportunities, and emerging technologies.
- Partner with the Senior Pastor to establish, refine, and execute media operations and strategies that advance the church’s mission and kingdom impact.
- Oversee the creation and completion of video projects that engage and inspire both our congregation and those who have not yet encountered Jesus.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive fluency in all media systems, tools, and protocols used by the church.
- Proactively plan, maintain, and deploy the media tools and platforms that keep GCC at the cutting edge of ministry communication.
- Champion quality at every stage of production, ensuring all output reflects the mission and values of GCC.
- Actively recruit, train, and invest in volunteer teams—casting vision for their role, equipping them with skills, and cultivating a culture of ownership, growth, and joyful service in media ministry.
- Lead strategic planning and implementation efforts across the Media department, setting goals that align with the church’s broader vision.
- Work hands-on alongside the Communications Director as a creative partner—actively contributing to and helping define Grace Community Church’s creative voice, while ensuring consistent, unified messaging across all ministry support services and platforms.
- Strategically oversee the distribution of media content beyond the congregation, maximizing reach and gospel impact.
- Manage and execute special media projects assigned by the Senior Pastor with excellence and care.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years of professional experience in media, communications, or marketing.
- 5+ years of project management experience, with a demonstrated ability to shepherd multiple projects from concept to completion.
- 5+ years of leadership experience, with a heart for developing people and building teams.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; a degree in Media, Communications, Marketing, or a related field and/or equivalent professional experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in digital graphics software, including Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Acrobat Pro, Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.).
- Prior experience in a fast-paced ministry or church environment strongly preferred.
- Skilled in concept development, visual storytelling, and creative layouts.
- Wholeheartedly embrace and embody the church’s vision, values, strategies, and approach to ministry, and fully affirm the church’s statement of beliefs.
- Engage warmly with the church family and the broader community in a manner that reflects the love and character of Christ.
- Active member of Grace Community Church, or commit to membership within 6 months of employment.
ACCOUNTABILITY
- Accountable to: Senior Pastor for Directional Responsibilities, Executive Pastor for Operational Responsibilities.
- Accountable for: Media Team (assigned staff, interns & ministry, volunteers)
Pay: $37,522.00 - $76,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Nexstar Media Group29
- Horizon Media13
- Fitch Ratings11
- Avalere Health9
- AbbVie7
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software120
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals62
- Education62
- Consulting & Professional Services38
- Marketing & Advertising38
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 Nexstar Media Group, Horizon Media, and Fitch Ratings, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 33% of media director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 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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