Senior Manager, Digital Media Strategy & Planning

iHeartMedia•Chicago, IL

10h•$68,000 - $85,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

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

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!

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