Manager, Digital Media Strategy & Planning
iHeartMedia, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
iHeartMedia
Current employees and contingent workers: click here to apply and search by the Job Posting Title.
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. We were recognized as one of the Top Media Sales Organizations by The Myers Report.
iHeart has:
We’re the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined.
iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular on-air personalities and podcast influencers.
We create and produce popular branded live music events such as 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.
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.
As a result, we combine our leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for clients at an efficient cost.
We reach almost every community in America and are committed to providing programming that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Our company values collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.
Only one company in America holds 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 seeking a Manager, Digital Media Strategy & Planning to power our sales organization and reinforce our position as the leader in digital audio. This role shapes winning RFP responses across streaming, podcasting, display, and social—translating complex opportunities into clear, compelling media strategies. You’ll own the development of smart, insight-driven plans, produce best-in-class submission materials, and confidently navigate evolving tools and systems. The ideal candidate is a strong cross-functional communicator who partners with sales, manages workflows with precision, and leverages post-sale performance insights to elevate pre-sale strategy and storytelling.
What You’ll Do
Support plan development of digital RFPs including streaming, podcasting, display and social
Develop all supporting materials for RFP submission including Excel, slides, and more
Use documentation and systems to properly assign and track progress of RFPs
Work within our inventory systems to support RFP development
Use post-sale data to better inform our pre-sale efforts
What You’ll Need
2 – 4 years experience
Interest in media, technologies, and a desire to keep informed of new trends
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Professional maturity, integrity, and a positive attitude
Excellent written communication and presentation skills
Expert at PowerPoint and Excel
Self-motivating work ethic with the ability to multi-task and time manage effectively
Creative problem solver that can quickly pinpoint client needs
What You’ll Bring
Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
Accountability for own work and desire to provide guidance to new team members
Ability to contribute to several projects at the same time under a moderate level of direction
Application of objective judgment, technical skills and prior experience to solve business problems
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a knack for explaining complex information in a straightforward manner
Desire for continued knowledge sharing and learning
Understanding of impact of own decisions
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:
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 volunteer in their community
A 401K plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling, legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, 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.
Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click here to learn about E-Verify.
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Current employees and contingent workers: click here to apply and search by the Job Posting Title.
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. We were recognized as one of the Top Media Sales Organizations by The Myers Report.
iHeart has:
We’re the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined.
iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular on-air personalities and podcast influencers.
We create and produce popular branded live music events such as 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.
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.
As a result, we combine our leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for clients at an efficient cost.
We reach almost every community in America and are committed to providing programming that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Our company values collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.
Only one company in America holds 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 seeking a Manager, Digital Media Strategy & Planning to power our sales organization and reinforce our position as the leader in digital audio. This role shapes winning RFP responses across streaming, podcasting, display, and social—translating complex opportunities into clear, compelling media strategies. You’ll own the development of smart, insight-driven plans, produce best-in-class submission materials, and confidently navigate evolving tools and systems. The ideal candidate is a strong cross-functional communicator who partners with sales, manages workflows with precision, and leverages post-sale performance insights to elevate pre-sale strategy and storytelling.
What You’ll Do
Support plan development of digital RFPs including streaming, podcasting, display and social
Develop all supporting materials for RFP submission including Excel, slides, and more
Use documentation and systems to properly assign and track progress of RFPs
Work within our inventory systems to support RFP development
Use post-sale data to better inform our pre-sale efforts
What You’ll Need
2 – 4 years experience
Interest in media, technologies, and a desire to keep informed of new trends
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Professional maturity, integrity, and a positive attitude
Excellent written communication and presentation skills
Expert at PowerPoint and Excel
Self-motivating work ethic with the ability to multi-task and time manage effectively
Creative problem solver that can quickly pinpoint client needs
What You’ll Bring
Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
Accountability for own work and desire to provide guidance to new team members
Ability to contribute to several projects at the same time under a moderate level of direction
Application of objective judgment, technical skills and prior experience to solve business problems
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a knack for explaining complex information in a straightforward manner
Desire for continued knowledge sharing and learning
Understanding of impact of own decisions
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:
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 volunteer in their community
A 401K plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling, legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, 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.
Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click here to learn about E-Verify.
#J-18808-Ljbffr