Remote Media Director Jobs
Remote media director jobs are open at remote-first firms and distributed teams across the U.S., with demand concentrated in tech, media, and consumer brands. Employers actively hiring right now include IQVIA, Mia Aesthetics, and Pacvue. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote 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 Remote Media Director Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote media director openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly. Remote postings fill fast, so getting your application in early matters.
Show async leadership in your portfolio
Remote media director roles require managing cross-functional teams and vendor relationships without in-person contact. Include case studies that show how you directed campaigns, aligned stakeholders, and hit targets entirely through written briefs, Slack, and video calls.
Highlight platform fluency in your application
Remote employers expect media directors to own paid media execution and reporting without hand-holding. Call out your direct experience with platforms like Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, DV360, or The Trade Desk, and tie each to measurable outcomes you drove.
Prepare for asynchronous remote interviews
Many remote-first companies use video screen recordings or written case assignments before live interviews. Practice articulating your media strategy decisions clearly in writing and on camera, since both formats show up regularly in remote hiring processes for director-level roles.
Remote Media Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote media director job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they've built the workflows for remote creative leadership. Remote employers screen for self-direction, strong written communication, and comfort managing campaigns and vendors without in-person oversight. A portfolio showing results-driven media planning, experience with project management tools like Asana or Monday.com, and clear async communication skills all give you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote media directors?
Remote media director roles are posted by IQVIA, Mia Aesthetics, and Pacvue and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first tech companies, digital-native media brands, and distributed marketing agencies account for a large share of these openings.
Can you get a remote media director job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles at the director level are competitive because employers expect you to operate independently from day one. Smaller remote-first startups and digital agencies are more open to candidates who can show a strong media planning portfolio, freelance campaign results, or documented outcomes from contract work, even without a formal director title in your history.
Do you need a degree for remote media director jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated results, a strong media planning portfolio, and platform fluency in paid media, programmatic, or brand channels more heavily than credentials alone. A degree in marketing, communications, or a related field can help at larger firms, but many remote-first companies care far more about what you've shipped and measured.
Which industries hire the most remote media directors?
The sectors hiring the most remote media directors are Technology & Software, Marketing & Advertising, and Transportation & Logistics, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed marketing teams to manage media strategy and paid channels without requiring directors to sit in a central office.
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