Senior Manager, Digital Media Strategy & Planning

iHeartMedia • Nashville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

iHeartMedia is seeking a strategic, creative, and independent Senior Manager for its Digital Media Strategy & Planning team. The role shapes digital campaigns across streaming audio, podcasts, social platforms, and live events, positioning iHeartMedia as a leader in digital audio and entertainment. The Senior Manager serves as a strategic partner to the sales organization, leads RFP responses, develops creative ideas, and creates persuasive narratives that showcase iHeartMedia’s capabilities. The role requires independent work across internal systems and business rules, with clear communication and proactive escalation of challenges as needed.

The ideal candidate understands the digital landscape, including social, emerging platforms such as connected devices and OTT, and podcasting. They develop effective media strategies, communicate ideas through compelling client-facing stories, and translate those ideas into media plans. The role collaborates with Go to Market, Sales, Packaging, Research, Creative Services, Product, marketing, and inventory teams. The position is based at iHeartMedia’s Chicago office and is regular, full-time, salaried employment.

Requirements

• 4–5 years of experience in digital media planning, integrated strategy, or a related field.
• Strong strategic and creative thinking, with a passion for storytelling and campaign ideation.
• Ability to manage projects independently with sound judgment and strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of internal processes and pricing structures, and ability to apply and uphold business rules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly distill and present complex ideas.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, or Google Slides and Sheets.
• Highly organized and deadline-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset, professional maturity, and confidence to lead and influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development of digital media plans in response to RFPs across streaming, podcasting, social, and live experiences.
• Create and write presentation decks that translate strategy and insights into clear, persuasive storytelling.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, research, and inventory teams to bring integrated programs to market.
• Develop creative, insight-driven ideas connecting advertiser objectives to iHeartMedia’s assets.
• Interpret and apply internal business rules to ensure proposals are compliant and feasible.
• Independently manage timelines, solve problems, and escalate challenges while clearly articulating complex situations to cross-functional partners.
• Use post-sale performance data and insights to inform and improve future campaign planning.
• Work in planning and inventory systems to confirm campaign viability and availability.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance with a variety of coverage options.
• Company-provided and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays.
• Spirit day to encourage and allow employees to volunteer in their community.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost, including telephonic counseling and consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family, and caregiving.
• Additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed