Hybrid Media Director - San Diego

The Shipyard; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open PTO

Remote work option

Flexible hours

Holiday pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

The Shipyard in San Diego is seeking a highly experienced Media Director to lead our planning team and client partnerships. This hybrid role requires in-office presence on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the rest of the week accommodating remote work.

You will guide media strategy, budgeting, and performance analysis across key accounts to drive client outcomes. You will mentor planners, elevate planning rigor, and collaborate with analytics, creative, and account teams to deliver best-in-class

Qualifications

• Experience in media planning leadership and client partnerships.
• Strong strategic thinker with ability to elevate team performance.
• Proven ability to coach and develop planners toward higher levels of capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead client presentations for assigned accounts with authority and strategic depth.
• Develop presentation materials that connect insights, strategy, channel rationale, and measurement into a compelling narrative.
• Communicate complex media strategies clearly to senior client stakeholders.
• Coach and develop the communication skills of your team with actionable feedback.
• Represent the media planning team's point of view in cross-functional agency discussions.

Job description

The Shipyard in San Diego is seeking a highly experienced Media Director to lead our planning team and client partnerships. This hybrid role requires in-office presence on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the rest of the week accommodating remote work.

You will guide media strategy, budgeting, and performance analysis across key accounts to drive client outcomes. You will mentor planners, elevate planning rigor, and collaborate with analytics, creative, and account teams to deliver best-in-class