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Media Director in New York, NY

Typical media director duties:

Identifying media placements that enable a company or client to communicate its message to target audiences in the most effective and cost-efficient mannerOverseeing and directing the activities of media planners and buyersBuilding and maintaining relationships with current and potential clients, setting expectations, and managing concerns

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Salary for Media Director in New York, NY
132405 - 187005
Low
132405
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
160046
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
187005
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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