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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Who We Are
VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML's specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world's largest and most awarded health agencies. VML's global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
About the Role
As a Retail Media Specialist (Associate Media Director), you will have responsibility for planning, execution and optimization of retail media investments for iconic brands within Beauty & Wellbeing sector for a large CPG client. This role will primarily support the Grocery, Drug, and Value channels. This is a critical role balancing understanding of our retail customer's priorities and passion for excellence in performance management. In this embedded client role, you will work directly with the client's teams as an extension of their organization, while benefiting from WPP's resources, thought leadership, and career development opportunities.
Digital is changing everything about how consumer goods companies go to market. Retail media has become a critical component of the shopper journey. You are passionate about the Customer. Your mastery of the Customer's priorities, business process/calendar and retail media networks unlock clickability to land its plans with the fullest impact for the shopper end to end. You will be expected to understand and articulate industry and customers insights, business results & investment needs.
- Strategic Collaboration & Solution Delivery: Serve as a trusted advisor and key point of contact across agency teams, including investment, search, social, programmatic, data, and analytics, to develop integrated media solutions aligned to client business goals.
- End-to-End Media Integration: Drive integration between commerce and brand media to create holistic plans that maximize impact across the customer journey.
- Relationship Management & Innovation: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including media partners and platforms, to identify and deliver innovative media solutions.
- Industry Expertise & Thought Leadership: Stay current on retail media trends, platforms, and best practices, and develop POVs that inform internal teams and clients.
- Client Growth & Optimization: Help shape the commerce media vision by identifying opportunities for growth, optimization, and stronger performance across retail platforms.
Who you are
- Collaborator: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Self-Starter Mentality: A proactive, self-starting approach and comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous environment.
- Communication & Presentation: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly and persuasively convey strategies, insights, and results to varied audiences.
- 5-7 years of experience in commerce, including paid media, trade strategy, retail operations, consulting, and/or analytics.
- Deep Retail Media Network knowledge and understanding of how retail media fits within the broader media ecosystem to drive cohesive customer experiences.
- Proven ability to develop and execute effective media plans that deliver against business objectives.
- Industry Acumen: Strong curiosity and adaptability in keeping pace with the evolving retail landscape, commerce media platforms, and measurement trends.
- Retail Commercial Understanding: Strong understanding of retail commercial fundamentals such as margin, inventory, forecasting, and demand planning, and how they inform media strategy.
- Hands-on experience with leading retail bid management platforms such as Pacvue or Skai.
- Experience planning, optimizing, and reporting on campaigns across retail platforms such as Amazon, Instacart, Walmart, Target, Kroger, Criteo, Google Shopping, and Meta Commerce.
- Experience in client-facing roles, providing strategic guidance and presenting solutions to complex business challenges.
- Track record of identifying growth opportunities and contributing to new business or client expansion in commerce media.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
Who We Are
VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML's specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world's largest and most awarded health agencies. VML's global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
About the Role
As a Retail Media Specialist (Associate Media Director), you will have responsibility for planning, execution and optimization of retail media investments for iconic brands within Beauty & Wellbeing sector for a large CPG client. This role will primarily support the Grocery, Drug, and Value channels. This is a critical role balancing understanding of our retail customer's priorities and passion for excellence in performance management. In this embedded client role, you will work directly with the client's teams as an extension of their organization, while benefiting from WPP's resources, thought leadership, and career development opportunities.
Digital is changing everything about how consumer goods companies go to market. Retail media has become a critical component of the shopper journey. You are passionate about the Customer. Your mastery of the Customer's priorities, business process/calendar and retail media networks unlock clickability to land its plans with the fullest impact for the shopper end to end. You will be expected to understand and articulate industry and customers insights, business results & investment needs.
- Strategic Collaboration & Solution Delivery: Serve as a trusted advisor and key point of contact across agency teams, including investment, search, social, programmatic, data, and analytics, to develop integrated media solutions aligned to client business goals.
- End-to-End Media Integration: Drive integration between commerce and brand media to create holistic plans that maximize impact across the customer journey.
- Relationship Management & Innovation: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including media partners and platforms, to identify and deliver innovative media solutions.
- Industry Expertise & Thought Leadership: Stay current on retail media trends, platforms, and best practices, and develop POVs that inform internal teams and clients.
- Client Growth & Optimization: Help shape the commerce media vision by identifying opportunities for growth, optimization, and stronger performance across retail platforms.
Who you are
- Collaborator: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Self-Starter Mentality: A proactive, self-starting approach and comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous environment.
- Communication & Presentation: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly and persuasively convey strategies, insights, and results to varied audiences.
- 5-7 years of experience in commerce, including paid media, trade strategy, retail operations, consulting, and/or analytics.
- Deep Retail Media Network knowledge and understanding of how retail media fits within the broader media ecosystem to drive cohesive customer experiences.
- Proven ability to develop and execute effective media plans that deliver against business objectives.
- Industry Acumen: Strong curiosity and adaptability in keeping pace with the evolving retail landscape, commerce media platforms, and measurement trends.
- Retail Commercial Understanding: Strong understanding of retail commercial fundamentals such as margin, inventory, forecasting, and demand planning, and how they inform media strategy.
- Hands-on experience with leading retail bid management platforms such as Pacvue or Skai.
- Experience planning, optimizing, and reporting on campaigns across retail platforms such as Amazon, Instacart, Walmart, Target, Kroger, Criteo, Google Shopping, and Meta Commerce.
- Experience in client-facing roles, providing strategic guidance and presenting solutions to complex business challenges.
- Track record of identifying growth opportunities and contributing to new business or client expansion in commerce media.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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Media Director Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Horizon Media16
- Fitch Ratings8
- Nexstar Media Group5
- Mastercard4
- Amazon3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software34
- Marketing & Advertising27
- Consulting & Professional Services16
- Retail10
- Media & Entertainment9
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 Horizon Media, Fitch Ratings, and Nexstar Media Group, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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, Brooklyn, and Harrison 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 36% of media director openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 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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