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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:
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.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.
The ideal candidate role will have a strong understanding of the digital landscape including fast growing platforms like social, emerging platforms (i.e. connected devices, OTT) and podcasting. We’re looking for a digital expert that can craft compelling stories for clients as well as determine effective media strategies. They will be self-starters with polished written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate their ideas coupled and analytical skills to accurately translate those ideas into media plans. Collaboration is key as they will be working with Go to Market, Sales, Packaging, Research, Creative Services and Product Teams.
What You'll Do:
- 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:
- 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
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.
$65,800 - $82,250
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
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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Skills Required
- 4-5 years of experience in digital media planning, integrated strategy, or a related field
- Strategic and creative thinking with campaign storytelling and ideation skills
- Ability to manage projects independently with sound judgment and strong attention to detail
- Understanding of internal processes, pricing structures, and business rules
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel or Google Slides and Google Sheets
- Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative mindset, professional maturity, and ability to lead and influence
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
iHeartMedia Insights
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.
