Media Director Jobs in New York

Media Director jobs in New York represent one of the most active and competitive markets in the country, concentrated in advertising, publishing, entertainment, and digital media with openings at every level from junior media planner to senior media director. New York City is the dominant hiring center, with additional demand in White Plains and Long Island City, where agencies and brands maintain significant operations. Major employers with lasting New York presences include Publicis Groupe, IPG Mediabrands, and NBCUniversal. The most in-demand specialties are programmatic media, integrated campaign strategy, and digital brand management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles57
Top employerVaynerMedia
Top cityNew York, NY
Cities hiring10
Work type62% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Gold Medal Gymnastics Center
Director of Marketing, Social & Digital Media
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Gold Medal Gymnastics Center
New 16h ago
Director of Marketing, Social & Digital Media
Gold Medal Gymnastics Center
Greenlawn, New York
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
$25 - $30/hr
On-Site
201-500

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VaynerMedia
Director, Paid Media (Social)
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VaynerMedia
Added 1w ago
Director, Paid Media (Social)
VaynerMedia
New York, New York
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$135k - $160k/yr
51-200

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The New School
Associate Director, Audience Engagement and Paid Media
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The New School
Added 1w ago
Associate Director, Audience Engagement and Paid Media
The New School
New York State
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
$84k - $90k/yr
Hybrid
501-1,000

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VML
Media Director
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VML
Added 2w ago
Media Director
VML
New York, New York
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$75k - $180k/yr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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Mastercard
Director, Mastercard Commerce Media Sales - Publisher Solutions, North America
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Mastercard
Added 2w ago
Director, Mastercard Commerce Media Sales - Publisher Solutions, North America
Mastercard
New York, New York
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
$141k - $236k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Media Director Jobs by City in New York

Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Bohemia
2 jobs
Verona
1 job
Harrison
1 job
Melville
1 job
Purchase
1 job
Greenlawn
1 job
Tarrytown
1 job
New York City
1 job

Media Director Job Market in New York

A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

VaynerMedia
VaynerMedia3 open roles
Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings3 open roles
VML
VML2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Technology & Software
  • Retail

What New York Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in media director jobs across New York.

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, advertising, or a related field
  • Seven or more years of progressive media planning or buying experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing integrated campaigns across digital and traditional channels
  • Proficiency with media planning platforms such as Nielsen, Comscore, or DV360
  • Experience leading and developing cross-functional media teams of five or more people
  • Strong client-facing communication skills and experience presenting to senior stakeholders

Media Director Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a media director in New York?

Most media directors in New York reach the role after starting in media planning, buying, or account management and working up through associate and manager levels. There is no state-issued license or registration required to work as a media director in New York. A bachelor's degree in advertising, communications, or marketing is the standard entry point, and many senior roles at New York agencies favor candidates with a portfolio of integrated campaigns and demonstrated team leadership experience.

How much do media directors make in New York?

Media directors in New York earn a median of about $107,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,960 for the lowest 10% to over $222,580 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire media directors in New York?

Employers hiring media directors in New York right now include VaynerMedia, Fitch Ratings, and VML, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's concentration of global advertising holding companies, major broadcast networks, and large in-house brand teams means demand for this role stays consistent throughout the year.

Which New York cities have the most media director jobs?

New York, Bohemia, and New York State have the most media director openings in New York. New York City drives the overwhelming share of demand given its density of advertising agencies, media conglomerates, and in-house brand teams, while White Plains and other Westchester locations reflect corporate headquarters and regional offices that manage their own media functions independently.

Are there remote media director jobs in New York?

Yes, and more than many senior creative roles. About 82% of media director openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the strategic and analytical nature of much of the work. Campaign strategy, media planning, vendor negotiations, and performance reporting can all be done off-site, though client-facing agencies tend to require in-office presence for pitches and key account meetings.

How can I get hired as a media director in New York with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is starting as a media coordinator or media planner at one of New York's advertising agencies or in-house brand teams, where you build campaign experience before moving into management. Large agency networks in New York run associate and rotational programs for recent graduates. Building a portfolio of actual campaign results, even from internships or freelance projects, carries more weight with New York hiring managers than certifications alone.

Where can I find and apply to media director jobs in New York?

You can find and apply to media director jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find a role that fits and apply directly through the listing.

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