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Google

Integrated Media Manager, Media Lab

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$144K - $150K/yr

Track record of using media placements and strategic alliances to amplify a brand narrative in a ... directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant ...

Lincoln Property Company

Lab Director

Seattle, WA · On-site

$120K - $157K/yr

Help coordinate media opportunities, public relations activities, and program communications. * Maintain consistent messaging and communication standards across member and community outreach ...

Lincoln Property Company

Lab Director

Seattle, WA · On-site

$125K/yr

Help coordinate media opportunities, public relations activities, and program communications. * Maintain consistent messaging and communication standards across member and community outreach ...

Lincoln Property Company

Lab Director

Seattle, WA

$125K/yr

Help coordinate media opportunities, public relations activities, and program communications. * Maintain consistent messaging and communication standards across member and community outreach ...

Lincoln Property Company

Lab Director

Seattle, WA · On-site

$125K/yr

Help coordinate media opportunities, public relations activities, and program communications. * Maintain consistent messaging and communication standards across member and community outreach ...

Accelerate Change

Director of Development Operations (Full Time, Remote) Organization: Accelerate Change Reports to ... Leading a digital media lab * Driving civic engagement campaigns Learn more about our theory of ...

Emory Healthcare

Embryologist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... Director and/or senior Embryologists. * Conducts serum/media preparation with accuracy and impeccable attention to detail. * Conducts lab tests related to IVF treatment including semen analysis, and ...

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How much do media lab director jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for media lab director in the United States is $126,086.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,000.00 and $138,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Media Lab Directors?

Media Lab Directors are professionals responsible for overseeing the operations, research, and strategic direction of media labs, which are environments focused on innovation in media, technology, and digital storytelling. They manage teams of researchers, students, and creative professionals, facilitate collaborations, and often guide the development of new media projects or technologies. Their role combines administrative leadership with visionary thinking to foster creativity and ensure the lab meets its educational and research goals.

What are some common challenges a Media Lab Director faces when managing interdisciplinary teams?

Media Lab Directors often oversee teams that include technologists, designers, artists, and researchers from various backgrounds. A key challenge is fostering effective collaboration among individuals with differing perspectives and communication styles. Directors must balance creative exploration with project deadlines and resource constraints, ensuring everyone stays aligned with the lab's objectives. Building a culture of openness and encouraging knowledge sharing are crucial to overcoming these challenges and driving innovative outcomes.

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

To thrive as a Media Lab Director, you need expertise in media production, digital technologies, project management, and often an advanced degree in media studies or a related field. Familiarity with multimedia production tools, content management systems, and emerging technologies such as AR/VR or AI is typically required. Strong leadership, creative vision, and excellent communication skills are essential for guiding teams and fostering innovation. These skills enable the director to drive cutting-edge projects, manage diverse teams, and keep the lab at the forefront of media innovation.
Infographic showing various Media Lab Director job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,086 per year, or $60.6 per hour.
Director of Advancement

Director of Advancement

MIT Human Resources

Cambridge, MA

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Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT, Media Lab, to serve as a strategic champion for the Media Lab's vision and mission, crafting compelling narratives that inspire stakeholders and catalyze transformational philanthropic outcomes. The ideal candidate will be an innovative and entrepreneurial fundraising professional with experience in STEM, technology, and higher education development, who expands revenue through diversification of fundraising channels and elevation of stewardship practices. The Director will cultivate and manage a robust prospect pipeline while partnering with faculty and Lab leadership to identify and develop new revenue opportunities that advance the Lab’s strategic mission-critical initiatives. Typical gifts this role will be responsible for are in the upper six figure to greater than $1M range.
A full job description is available, here: https://www.media.mit.edu/about/job-opportunities/.  
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Cambridge, MA, US

Year founded

2014

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