Senior Manager, Digital Media Strategy & Planning

iHeartMedia • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

iHeartMedia is seeking a strategic, creative, and highly independent Senior Manager to join its Digital Media Strategy & Planning team. The role helps shape digital campaigns across streaming audio, podcasts, social platforms, and live events, and serves as a strategic partner to the sales organization. The Senior Manager leads RFP responses, develops creative ideas, and creates compelling narratives that communicate iHeartMedia’s capabilities to clients. The role requires navigating internal systems and business rules independently, identifying and escalating issues, and clearly communicating challenges and solutions.

The successful candidate will understand the digital landscape, including social, emerging platforms such as connected devices and OTT, and podcasting. They will develop effective media strategies and translate ideas into media plans, collaborating with Go to Market, Sales, Packaging, Research, Creative Services, Product, Marketing, and inventory teams. The position is based at 233 N. Michigan Avenue, 30th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601. It is a regular, full-time, salaried role with a stated salary range of $65,800–$82,250, determined in part by experience, knowledge, skills, job-related qualifications, and market data. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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.
• Deep 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 present complex ideas.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, or Google Slides and Sheets.
• Strong organization and deadline management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset, professional maturity, and confidence leading and influencing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of digital media plans in response to RFPs across streaming, podcasting, social, and live experiences.
• Create and write presentation decks, translating 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 when needed, clearly explaining complex situations to cross-functional partners.
• Use post-sale performance data and insights to inform and improve future campaign planning.
• Work within 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 legal, financial, emotional well-being, family, and caregiving consultations.
• Additional voluntary programs, including spending accounts, student loan refinancing, and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

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