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Gravity Global

Associate Media Director

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Led by strategy, innovation, technology, data, and creativity, we create brand-and-demand marketing ... About the role We are looking for a Associate Media Director who will be senior media planning ...

Bakertilly

Media Relations Manager

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Reporting to the public relations director, this position translates firmwide business and growth priorities into proactive earned media strategies, key messages and timely responses to media ...

Bakertilly

Media Relations Manager

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

Reporting to the public relations director, this position translates firmwide business and growth priorities into proactive earned media strategies, key messages and timely responses to media ...

Omnicom

Associate Social Director

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

The associate director of social strategy (AD) develops, implements, and maintains forward-thinking social media engagement strategies across platforms and communities to support the business goals ...

Omnicom

Associate Social Director

Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid

$100K - $120K/yr

The associate director of social strategy (AD) develops, implements, and maintains forward-thinking social media engagement strategies across platforms and communities to support the business goals ...

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How much do director media strategy jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for director media strategy in Minnesota is $136,237.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,100.00 and $142,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of media strategy?

To thrive as a Director of Media Strategy, you need deep expertise in media planning, analytics, and campaign management, often supported by a degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with media buying platforms, analytics tools like Google Analytics, and certification in digital advertising (such as Google Ads or Facebook Blueprint) are typically required. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills help you lead teams and align stakeholders. These abilities ensure effective media campaigns that drive brand growth and achieve organizational objectives in a competitive landscape.

What are some common challenges faced by a director of media strategy when aligning cross-functional teams?

Directors of Media Strategy often encounter challenges in aligning goals and priorities across marketing, creative, analytics, and sales teams. Balancing diverse perspectives while maintaining a consistent media approach requires strong communication and negotiation skills. Building consensus around data-driven strategies and adapting quickly to shifting market trends are crucial for success. Regular cross-department meetings and clear documentation of objectives can help streamline collaboration and ensure unified campaign execution.

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Infographic showing various Director Media Strategy job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $136,237 per year, or $65.5 per hour.

Associate Director, Performance Media

Swell Media

Minneapolis, MN • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Remote Position (Must be in the US)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring employer sponsorship.

Overview:

Swell Media is looking for an experienced performance media professional who brings a strong combination of strategy, platform expertise, and client leadership.

This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who knows paid search and paid social deeply and can move seamlessly between developing media strategy, managing client relationships, analyzing performance, and getting into the platforms to execute when needed.

You'll lead performance media strategy across key client accounts, manage media budgets, and serve as a trusted strategic partner to clients. You may also mentor or manage members of the performance media team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

Strategy & Account Leadership

  • Develop and oversee paid search and paid social strategies
  • Translate client business goals into actionable media strategies
  • Manage media budgets, pacing, and overall account performance
  • Analyze performance and identify opportunities for growth
  • Present performance, insights, and recommendations to clients
  • Build strong, trusted client relationships
  • Identify opportunities to improve and grow client partnerships

Platform Expertise

Deep, current hands-on experience across:

Paid Search

  • Google Ads:
    • Search
    • Shopping
    • Performance Max / AI Max
    • Demand Gen
    • YouTube

Paid Social

  • Meta
  • LinkedIn
  • TikTok
  • Reddit
  • Snapchat

You understand campaign structure, bidding, audiences, creative testing, conversion tracking, optimization, and scaling.

Most importantly, you can develop the strategy and execute it yourself when needed.

Client & Team Leadership

  • Serve as a senior strategic partner to clients
  • Lead performance and strategy conversations
  • Translate media data into clear business recommendations
  • Mentor and develop team members
  • Potentially manage direct reports
  • Help elevate the team's platform and strategic expertise

What Success Looks Like

  • Clients trust you as a strategic performance media partner.
  • Media strategies drive measurable business results.
  • Budgets are managed thoughtfully and efficiently.
  • Priorities, opportunities, and performance challenges are identified early and proactively moved toward action and resolution. 
  • You can move comfortably between strategy, client conversations, and platform execution.
  • The team becomes stronger because of your expertise and leadership.

Who Thrives Here

  • Hands-on performance media professionals who still love working in the platforms.
  • Strategic thinkers who know how to turn strategy into execution.
  • Strong communicators who enjoy working directly with clients.
  • Curious media professionals who challenge assumptions and look for better answers.
  • Leaders who enjoy mentoring others while remaining close to the work.

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • 7+ years of performance media experience
  • Strong, recent hands-on experience with both paid search and paid social.
  • Deep expertise in Google Ads and Meta; additional platform experience is a plus.
  • Proven experience developing and executing paid media strategy.
  • Experience managing significant media budgets.
  • Strong client-facing and account management experience.
  • Ability to analyze performance data and turn insights into action.
  • Experience with ecommerce, lead generation, B2B, or other performance-driven businesses.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.

Bonus Points

  • Experience managing or mentoring team members.
  • Experience with Google Merchant Center, feed optimization, or offline conversion tracking.
  • Experience with automation, scripts, or AI tools.
  • Experience with incrementality or lift testing.

Location & Travel

This role can be based anywhere in the United States. This is a remote-friendly position, with periodic travel for client meetings and agency gatherings, including an annual all-hands meeting.

Total Perks Package

  • The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success story
  • Amazing opportunities for career development
  • Recognition programs
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Hybrid work schedule; 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home
  • Fun and collaborative work environment
  • Casual dress code
  • Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
  • 401(k) retirement plan, with employer 4% match
  • Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support
  • Flexible Time Off Policy
  • Paid holidays, including agency soft closing Christmas Eve-New Year's Day
  • Paid leave options, including sick leave, medical leave for self and family, and parental leave

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