Senior Manager, Digital Media Strategy & Planning

iHeartMedia

                                                                             

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The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it!  iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company – almost three times the size of the largest TV network – and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. And we were just recognized as one of the Top Media Sales Organizations by The Myers Report! 

In fact, iHeart has: More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;

• We’re the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;

• iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;

• We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;

• iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;

• Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and

• We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale.  As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option. 

Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity.  Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!

If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

                                                                             

What We Need:

iHeartMedia is looking for a strategic, creative, and highly independent Senior Manager to join our Digital Media Strategy & Planning team. In this role, you’ll help shape innovative digital campaigns that span streaming audio, podcasts, social platforms, and live events positioning iHeartMedia as the leading force in digital audio and entertainment.

About the Role:
You’ll serve as a key strategic partner to the sales organization, leading RFP responses, driving creative ideation, and crafting compelling narratives that bring our capabilities to life. You’ll be expected to work independently, navigate complex internal systems and business rules, and proactively escalate issues when necessary, articulating challenges and solutions with clarity and confidence.

                                                                             

What You'll Do:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic development of digital media plans in response to RFPs across streaming, podcasting, social, and live experiences
• Own the creation and writing of presentation decks, translating strategy and insights into clear, persuasive storytelling
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, research, and inventory teams to bring fully integrated programs to market
• Bring forward creative, insight-driven ideas that connect advertiser objectives to iHeartMedia’s unique assets
• Interpret and apply internal business rules to ensure compliant, feasible proposals
• Operate independently to manage timelines, solve problems, and escalate challenges when needed—clearly articulating complex situations to cross-functional partners
• Leverage post-sale performance data and insights to inform and enhance future campaign planning
• Work within planning and inventory systems to confirm campaign viability and availability

                                                                             

What You'll Need:

What We’re Looking For:

• 4–5 years of experience in digital media planning, integrated strategy, or a related field
• A strong balance of strategic and creative thinking with a passion for storytelling and campaign ideation
• Proven ability to manage projects independently, with sound judgment and strong attention to detail
• Deep understanding of internal processes, pricing structures, and the ability to apply and uphold business rules
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to distill and present complex ideas clearly
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel (or Google Slides/Sheets)
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative mindset with professional maturity and the confidence to lead and influence

                                                                             

What You'll Bring:

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return

• Full proficiency and understanding of job function

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance

• In-depth knowledge of key business drivers and how this impacts your team

• Experience in team and project management for mid-sized projects

• Ability to recognize and mitigate risk

• Confidence to solve complex problems using multiple sources of information

• Growth mindset and desire for continued knowledge sharing and learning

• Understanding of impact of your own decisions

• Ability to identify new opportunities for continued improvement across business

• Comfort acting as a trusted advisor for colleagues with less experience

• Ability to manage complex and confidential information and to influence others to build consensus across all levels

Compensation:

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$64,000 - $80,000

                                                                             

Location:

Chicago, IL: 233 N. Michigan Avenue, 30th Floor, 60601

                                                                             

Position Type:                                                                                             

Regular

                                                                             

Time Type:

Full time

                                                                                 

Pay Type:

Salaried

                                                                                 

Benefits:

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options

• Company provided and supplemental life insurance

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing

• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community

• A 401K plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving

• ​A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

                                                                             

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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