Remote Associate Media Director Jobs
Remote Associate Media Director jobs are open across the U.S. in advertising, media buying, digital marketing, and brand strategy, from mid-level campaign managers stepping into director-track roles to experienced media leads joining fully distributed teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Mia Aesthetics, IQVIA, and Pacvue. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Works to develop communications goals and strategic media relations campaigns and assists with the development of content regarding Emory University.
- Develops and implements media relations and/or publications programs and oversees media relations and/or publications for specific colleges and schools.
- Assists in strategic public relations planning and implementation including, media relations, publications and periodicals, crises communication and issues management.
- Develops relationships with journalists and oversees and implements new methods for media relations efforts.
- Edits texts and collaborates with clients and designers to produce publications.
- May supervise staff and production of news and public information materials.
- Consults with and advises leadership, faculty, staff and researchers on development of content that will be used to educate key stakeholders through various digital platforms.
- Works collaboratively with the University's Communications and Marketing team to prepare for media interviews, develop press conferences, and create materials for media relations and public affairs.
- Contributes to new concept development and related multimedia content for the website and the Emory News Center.
- Collaborates with all members of Emory University's media relations team to identify media outlets, develop contacts, and place news, features, and opinion pieces.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with communications peers and works collaboratively to promote joint initiatives and research.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- A bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism or related field, and four years professional experience in public relations, writing, or editing, OR an equivalent combination of education and training to include managerial experience.
- Master's degree preferred.
- An accomplished strategic and operational partner with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion preferred.
- Demonstrated experience as a media relations professional, writer and editor.
- Demonstrated creative communications and business skills.
- Ability to conceptualize and articulate strategic communications plans with an understanding of the diversity of the internal and external audience.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details: Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Works to develop communications goals and strategic media relations campaigns and assists with the development of content regarding Emory University.
- Develops and implements media relations and/or publications programs and oversees media relations and/or publications for specific colleges and schools.
- Assists in strategic public relations planning and implementation including, media relations, publications and periodicals, crises communication and issues management.
- Develops relationships with journalists and oversees and implements new methods for media relations efforts.
- Edits texts and collaborates with clients and designers to produce publications.
- May supervise staff and production of news and public information materials.
- Consults with and advises leadership, faculty, staff and researchers on development of content that will be used to educate key stakeholders through various digital platforms.
- Works collaboratively with the University's Communications and Marketing team to prepare for media interviews, develop press conferences, and create materials for media relations and public affairs.
- Contributes to new concept development and related multimedia content for the website and the Emory News Center.
- Collaborates with all members of Emory University's media relations team to identify media outlets, develop contacts, and place news, features, and opinion pieces.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with communications peers and works collaboratively to promote joint initiatives and research.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- A bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism or related field, and four years professional experience in public relations, writing, or editing, OR an equivalent combination of education and training to include managerial experience.
- Master's degree preferred.
- An accomplished strategic and operational partner with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion preferred.
- Demonstrated experience as a media relations professional, writer and editor.
- Demonstrated creative communications and business skills.
- Ability to conceptualize and articulate strategic communications plans with an understanding of the diversity of the internal and external audience.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details: Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Marketing & Advertising
- Transportation & Logistics
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote associate media director jobs.
- 5 or more years of media planning and buying experience across digital and traditional channels
- Proficiency in programmatic platforms, DSPs, and paid social campaign management tools
- Experience managing media budgets and optimizing against performance KPIs
- Strong analytical skills and comfort with third-party measurement and attribution platforms
- Ability to lead client presentations and communicate strategy to senior stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, advertising, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Associate Media Director Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote associate media director openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Show async communication in your materials
Remote employers screen for candidates who can move work forward without real-time check-ins. Write your cover letter and any work samples in a way that demonstrates clear, structured thinking, since that is how you will communicate once hired.
Build a portfolio around owned media decisions
Remote associate media director roles require visible evidence of independent judgment. Document media plans, channel allocation rationale, and campaign performance you personally drove, using tools like Google Slides, Notion, or a simple PDF deck remote hiring managers can review asynchronously.
Signal fluency in remote media planning tools
Distributed teams expect candidates to already know the platforms: DSPs, campaign management dashboards, shared reporting tools like Looker or Tableau, and project management software like Asana or Monday. Calling these out explicitly in your resume removes friction for remote hiring managers.
Remote Associate Media Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote associate media director job?
Remote associate media director roles go to candidates who can demonstrate independent judgment, strong written communication, and async collaboration skills from day one. Remote-first agencies and distributed in-house teams screen heavily for self-direction, so showing a portfolio of media plans you owned end-to-end matters more than titles. Proficiency in programmatic platforms, media planning tools, and clear reporting habits gives you a concrete edge.
Which companies hire remote associate media directors?
Companies hiring remote associate media directors right now include Mia Aesthetics, IQVIA, and Pacvue, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first agencies, distributed brand teams, and performance marketing firms across advertising, tech, and consumer goods are among the most consistent hirers of this role remotely.
Can you get a remote associate media director job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level associate media director roles are harder to land because employers expect you to operate with minimal supervision from the start. Remote-first agencies and smaller distributed teams are more open to candidates early in their careers. You can open doors by showing owned media projects, campaign results from freelance or contract work, and a clear grasp of async communication and media planning tools.
Do you need a degree for remote associate media director jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated media planning ability, platform fluency, and measurable campaign results alongside or instead of a formal degree. Candidates who can show hands-on work with programmatic buying, audience targeting, or cross-channel media strategy regularly move into associate media director roles without a traditional four-year background in communications or marketing.
Which industries hire the most remote associate media directors?
The sectors hiring the most remote associate media directors are Technology & Software, Marketing & Advertising, and Transportation & Logistics, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed teams managing national or global campaigns, which makes remote associate media director roles a natural fit for how they operate.
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