Manager, Podcast Partner Relations

Posted 5 Days Ago
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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
66K-82K Annually
Mid level
Digital Media • Events • Music
The Role
Manages relationships with podcast creators and production partners from onboarding through ongoing operations, monetization, and growth. Serves as the primary partner liaison, coordinates cross-functional teams, monitors performance and revenue pacing, maintains operational systems, troubleshoots issues, supports sales opportunities, presents insights, and coordinates partner participation in major iHeart events.
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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. 

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:

The Manager, Podcast Partner Relations, grows, manages, and maintains relationships with creators and production partners across iHeartPodcasts. Acting as the primary liaison between iHeart and its podcast partners, this role ensures a seamless experience from onboarding through ongoing operations, monetization, and strategic growth. Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, excel at relationship management, and bring a strategic mindset to operational execution.

                                                                             

What You'll Do:

  • Serve as the day‑to‑day point of contact for an assigned portfolio of podcast partners, delivering “white glove” support and setting clear expectations from deal closure through launch and ongoing operations. Lead onboarding for new shows by coordinating timelines and clarifying workflows.
  • Maintain regular touchpoints with partners to share performance trends, revenue pacing, and translate data into actionable recommendations that drive audience growth and monetization improvements.
  • Coordinate internally with Business Affairs/Legal, Sales & Sales Development, Marketing, Production (EPs/Producers), Finance/Accounting, and Ad Ops to fulfill contractual obligations and keep deliverables on schedule.
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity across core operational systems (Airtable, Omny, TAP, etc.) by actively updating records, tracking milestones, applying advertiser tags, and troubleshooting discrepancies; develop a deep understanding of these tools to optimize workflows and support data-driven decision-making.
  • Act as a subject‑matter expert on podcast product offerings; identify strategic host opportunities, packaging options, and content fits that strengthen sales narratives.
  • Monitor pacing in partnership with Sales and Ad Ops teams; anticipate risks, propose options, and escalate issues with context and a recommended path to resolution.
  • Prepare and present succinct performance updates hat synthesize platform, audience, and revenue insights for partners and internal leaders.
  • Coordinate partner participation in iHeart tentpoles (e.g., award shows, sales summits), including logistics planning, run‑of‑show alignment, and on‑site support.

                                                                             

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • 3–5+ years in media, advertising, partner relations, or business development.
  • Strong relationship management and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Experience with Airtable or similar project management tools is a plus.

                                                                             

What You'll Bring:

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.


$66,300 - $82,000

                                                                             

Location:

New York, NY: 125 West 55th Street, 10019

                                                                             

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

  • 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.


Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 3-5+ years of experience in media, advertising, partner relations, or business development
  • Strong relationship management and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Experience with Airtable or similar project management tools

iHeartMedia Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about iHeartMedia and has not been reviewed or approved by iHeartMedia.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — The program includes paid holidays, sick time, vacation that grows with tenure, and a dedicated volunteer day, with paid parental leave also referenced. This breadth covers core leave needs across holidays, vacation, sick time, and community service.
  • Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) through Fidelity with pre-tax and Roth options, and the employer match was reinstated in early 2025. Access to a match and standard tax-advantaged options strengthens long-term savings support.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision plus no-cost mental-health resources and an EAP, alongside fertility support and discounted voluntary perks such as pet, legal, and identity-theft coverage. This mix provides broad wellbeing coverage with lifestyle add-ons beyond the core plans.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
11,660 Employees

What We Do

With over a quarter of a billion monthly listeners in the U.S. and over 129 million social followers, iHeartMedia has the largest national reach of any radio or television outlet in America. As the leader in multiplatform connections, it also serves over 150 local markets through 858 owned radio stations, and the company’s radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM, HD digital radio, satellite radio, on the Internet at iHeartRadio.com and on the company’s radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile app, in enhanced auto dashes, on tablets, wearables and smartphones, and on gaming consoles. iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s digital radio platform, is the fastest growing digital audio service in the U.S., available on over 260 platforms and 2000+ devices. iHeartRadio offers users thousands of live radio stations, personalized custom artist stations created by just one song or seed artist and the top podcasts and personalities. With over 1.7 billion downloads, iHeartRadio reached 110 million registered users faster than any other radio or digital music service. iHeartMedia’s platforms include radio broadcasting, online, mobile, digital and social media, podcasts, personalities and influencers, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. iHeartMedia is a division of iHeartMedia, Inc. (PINK: IHRT). Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

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