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iHeartMedia · 1 day ago

Senior Manager, Digital Media Strategy & Planning

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$68K/yr - $85K/yr

4+ years exp

iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, is seeking a strategic and creative Senior Manager to join their Digital Media Strategy & Planning team. This role involves leading the development of innovative digital media campaigns across various platforms while collaborating closely with the sales organization to craft compelling narratives and proposals.

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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

Qualification

Digital media planningIntegrated strategyProject managementPowerPoint proficiencyExcel proficiencyCreative thinkingCommunication skillsCollaborationProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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!