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Overview How You'll Make an Impact As a Media Development Representative (MDR) you will manage and expand relationships with publishers and supply-side platforms, driving revenue growth and product ...

Overview How You'll Make an Impact As a Media Development Representative (MDR) you will manage and expand relationships with publishers and supply-side platforms, driving revenue growth and product ...

Overview How You'll Make an Impact As a Media Development Representative (MDR) you will manage and expand relationships with publishers and supply-side platforms, driving revenue growth and product ...

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How much do media development jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for media development in the United States is $110,184.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,000.00 and $110,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is media development?

Media development refers to the process of supporting and improving the quality, reach, and impact of media organizations and journalism. This field focuses on fostering independent, diverse, and sustainable media systems, often in emerging or transitional societies. Media development can involve training journalists, promoting press freedom, enhancing media literacy, and providing technical or financial assistance to media outlets. The aim is to ensure that the public has access to reliable and impartial information, which is essential for democracy and informed decision-making.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Media Development professional, and why are they important?

To excel in Media Development, you need a solid understanding of multimedia production, content strategy, and digital storytelling, usually backed by a degree in communications, media studies, or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software, and content management systems is typically required. Strong creativity, collaboration, and project management skills help individuals stand out in this dynamic field. These competencies ensure the effective creation and delivery of engaging media content that meets organizational and audience goals.

What are some common challenges faced in a Media Development role and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Media Development often navigate tight deadlines, rapidly changing technology, and the need to produce engaging content that meets both client and audience expectations. Effective project management, continual learning about new media tools, and clear communication with creative, marketing, and technical teams are key to overcoming these challenges. Building strong relationships with stakeholders and staying adaptable helps ensure projects are delivered on time and align with strategic goals.

What is the difference between Media Development vs Media Planning?

AspectMedia DevelopmentMedia Planning
Primary FocusCreating and producing media content and assetsStrategizing and selecting media channels for advertising campaigns
Required SkillsContent creation, graphic design, multimedia skillsMarket research, audience targeting, media buying
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, production houses, digital platformsAdvertising agencies, marketing departments
Common UsageDeveloping videos, graphics, digital contentPlanning ad placements, media scheduling

Media Development focuses on creating media content, while Media Planning involves strategizing the placement and timing of that content across various channels. Both roles are essential in advertising but serve different stages of the media production process.

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Infographic showing various Media Development job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,184 per year, or $53 per hour.

Media Development Representative

Epsilon

Chicago, IL

$55K - $102K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 hours ago


Job description

Overview
How You'll Make an Impact
As a Media Development Representative (MDR) you will manage and expand relationships with publishers and supply-side platforms, driving revenue growth and product adoption across Epsilon's supply-side product suite. This role partners closely with Business Development, Product, Engineering and other teams to operationalize integration and onboarding pathways, identify upsell opportunities, and position yourself as a trusted advisor to supply partners.
What You'll Achieve
  • Own a portfolio of publisher and SSP partners with defined revenue and growth objectives.
  • Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for assigned publisher accounts, responding to inquiries, providing reporting, and conducting data analysis.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline onboarding, integrations, and ongoing operations that increase partner satisfaction and lifetime value.
  • Proactively surface and develop upsell and cross-sell opportunities that align partner needs with Epsilon's suite of supply side products.
  • Analyze account performance and market trends (daily, monthly, quarterly), develop action plans, and implement to meet revenue targets.
  • Provide technical guidance to support partner onboarding and integrations; coordinate with Product and Engineering teams to resolve issues and enable new features.
  • Prepare and deliver clear, persuasive presentations and recommendations to partners and internal team members.

Who You Are
  • What you'll bring with you:
    • 1+ years of programmatic AdTech experience at a DSP, SSP, or publisher
    • Bachelor's degree in digital media, computer science, or related field - or equivalent professional experience.
    • More than proficient in Excel, strong quantitative and analytical skills with attention to detail.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
    • Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a results-oriented approach.
    • Demonstrates a data-driven, proactive approach and is comfortable working across multiple internal teams to deliver value to partners.
    • Motivated by measurable outcomes, with a strong sense of ownership for partner success and revenue growth.
  • Why you might stand out from other talent:
    • Advanced computer skills (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and internet)
    • Experience with SQL

Click here to view how Epsilon transforms marketing with 1 View, 1 Vision, 1 Voice.
Base Salary: $55,400.00 - $102,800.00
Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon, but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location and application employment laws. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.
The application deadline for this job posting is 06/04/2026.
Additional Information
When You Join Us, We'll Create Something EPIC Together
Epsilon is a global data, technology and services company that powers the marketing and advertising ecosystem. For decades, we've provided marketers from the world's leading brands the data, technology and services they need to engage consumers with 1 View, 1 Vision and 1 Voice. 1 View of their universe of potential buyers. 1 Vision for engaging each individual. And 1 Voice to harmonize engagement across paid, owned and earned channels.
Epsilon's comprehensive portfolio of capabilities across our suite of digital media, messaging and loyalty solutions bridge the divide between marketing and advertising technology. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day using advanced AI and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real-time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industry-leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC. Epsilon is a global company with more than 9,000 employees around the world.
Our pillars aren't just words. They're how we show up every day.
  • People centricity: We focus on employee well-being in an environment where colleagues truly care about each other.
  • Collaboration: We work together, support one another, and collectively achieve goals.
  • Growth: There are endless opportunities for growth through learning, development and career advancement.
  • Innovation: We drive progress through cutting-edge solutions and forward-thinking approaches.
  • Flexibility: We've created a balance between work and personal life, and we encourage adaptability to solve problems creatively.

Our values guide us to create value for our clients, our people and consumers.
  • Act with integrity
  • Work together to win together
  • Innovate with purpose
  • Respect all voices
  • Empower with accountability

These pillars and values are our foundation-shaping our culture, guiding our decisions, and uniting us in common purpose.
Because You Matter
As an Epsilon employee, you deserve perks and benefits that put you, your family and your finances first. Our benefits encompass a wide range of offerings, including but not limited to the following:
  • Time to Recharge: Flexible time off (FTO), 15 paid holidays
  • Time to Recover: Paid sick time
  • Family Well-Being: Parental/new child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistance
  • Extra Perks: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, employee recognition, charitable donation matching, health coaching and counseling

Epsilon benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms.
Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Epsilon's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Please reach out to LeaveofAbsence@epsilon.com to request an accommodation.
For San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles Areas: Epsilon will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply.
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Compensation Range: USD $55,400.00 - USD $102,800.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 5/13/2026.