Social Media Assistant

iHeartMedia • Nashville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company – almost three times the size of the largest TV network – and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. In fact, we have: More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined; We’re the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix; iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America; We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour; iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America; Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option. Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone. Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia! If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do! What We Need: We’re seeking a skilled Social Media Assistant to join our team who’s a true subject-matter expert in Country music, culture, and content creation to assist in the development of our iHeartCountry social brands. Someone who lives the lifestyle and understands the audience as deeply as the music itself. They should seamlessly know how to shoot, edit, and optimize high-impact content for TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, and YouTube Shorts, turning cultural moments into scroll-stopping stories across every short-form platform. In this role, you’ll contribute to content creation, creator and influencer collaboration, community engagement, and day-to-day platform management across multiple social channels. You’ll have the opportunity to sharpen both creative and strategic skills while helping bring iHeartRadio and iHeartCountry campaigns to life and connect fans to the brands they love. This position is ideal for someone who’s eager to learn, highly organized, and excited to grow their career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Experience in an administrative role across sales, marketing, operations, finance, or other industry; past experience in entertainment or music space preferred
• Minimum of one-year experience with social media or digital marketing
• Knowledge of social networking platforms, including but not limited to: TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, YouTube, Snapchat, Pinterest, Reddit and emerging platforms.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Urgency, curiosity, creativity and the ability to collaborate with a team
• Superior and persuasive communications, including the ability to proofread; strong organizational skills
• Balance of creativity with good analytical skills
• Ability to work quickly and shift gears on a dime
• Healthy appetite for music, pop culture and entertainment
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Media, Communications or Journalism preferred
• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Ability to perform work and resolve straightforward problems within established procedures with moderate supervision
• Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems
• Close attention to detail, following up until issues are resolved
• Solid written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a consistent posting cadence for content and editorial initiatives across iHeartRadio, iHeartCountry, and affiliated brand social media accounts.
• Develop dynamic, platform-native content tailored for all designated social media channels.
• Write compelling social copy for daily posts, artist-focused programs, and marketing campaigns.
• Develop and execute strategies to drive audience growth, increase engagement, and strengthen brand affinity across iHeartMedia social platforms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with programming, marketing, partnerships, and digital teams to ensure alignment, accuracy, and timely execution of social initiatives.
• Perform general administrative and organizational duties in support of the department’s day-to-day operations.
• Monitor music, entertainment, and pop culture moments in real time, leveraging timely opportunities to introduce new audiences to the iHeartRadio and iHeartCountry ecosystem.
• Track, analyze, and report on social media performance metrics to inform content strategy and optimize future campaigns.
• Collaborate with influencers and content creators on marketing campaigns to amplify reach, drive engagement, and support key iHeartMedia initiatives.

Benefits

• iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees