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iHeartMedia · 1 month ago

Manager, Digital Media Strategy & Planning

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$56K/yr - $70K/yr

2+ years exp

iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, is seeking a Manager for their Digital Media Strategy & Planning team. In this role, you will shape innovative digital campaigns and serve as a strategic partner to the sales organization, leading RFP responses and driving creative ideation.

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Responsibilities

Develop and revise standard and custom digital media plans that align with client objectives and iHeartMedia capabilities

Manage key accounts with a focus on delivering exceptional service and strategic solutions

Interpret and apply rate structures across iHeartMedia and agency guidelines to ensure accurate pricing

Support talent vetting processes for digital campaigns and integrated programs

Create and refine standard digital presentation decks that clearly communicate strategy and value

Contribute to digital pitch ideation and strategy development, bringing forward creative, insight-driven concepts

Collaborate on event-based and cross-platform proposals to deliver integrated solutions

Understand and navigate internal digital operational capabilities and limitations to ensure feasible plans

Review and interpret insertion orders (IOs) for accuracy and compliance

Maintain advanced knowledge of iHeartMedia’s standard digital product offerings and baseline understanding of custom solutions

Apply foundational knowledge of measurement tools and assets to align with client KPIs

Qualification

Digital media planningIntegrated strategyCreative ideationPowerPoint proficiencyExcel proficiencyCommunication skillsProject managementOrganizational skills

Required

2-4 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

Demonstrated interest in media and emerging technologies, with a proactive approach to staying informed on industry trends

Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to distill and present complex ideas clearly

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

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, 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!