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About the Role

iHeartMedia is seeking a Manager, Digital Media Strategy & Planning to support the sales organization and reinforce its leadership in digital audio. This role is crucial for developing winning RFP responses across various digital platforms, translating complex opportunities into clear media strategies, and owning the creation of insight-driven plans and submission materials.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of digital RFP strategies across streaming, podcasting, social, and experiential/event offerings, ensuring plans are thoughtfully constructed, insight-driven, and aligned with advertiser objectives.
• Create and manage all supporting RFP materials, including detailed Excel-based media plans, presentation decks, and custom documentation that clearly communicates strategy, value, and performance expectations.
• Leverage internal documentation and workflow systems to accurately assign RFP ownership, track progress, meet deadlines, and maintain visibility across multiple stakeholders.
• Partner closely with inventory and planning teams, utilizing internal inventory management systems to assess availability, pricing, and feasibility in support of strong, competitive RFP responses.
• Analyze post-sale performance data and campaign insights to identify learnings, optimize future recommendations, and continuously strengthen pre-sale strategy, planning, and storytelling.

Requirements

• 2 – 4 years experience
• Interest in media, technologies, and a desire to keep informed of new trends
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Professional maturity, integrity, discipline and a positive attitude
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills
• Expert at PowerPoint and Excel
• Self-motivated work ethic with the ability to manage time effectively
• Creative problem solver that can quickly pinpoint client needs
• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Accountability for own work and desire to provide guidance to new team members
• Ability to contribute to several projects at the same time under a moderate level of direction
• Application of objective judgement, technical skills and prior experience to solve business problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a knack for explaining complex information in a straightforward manner
• Desire for continued knowledge sharing and learning
• Understanding of impact of own decisions

Skills

• Digital media strategy
• Media planning
• RFP response development
• Cross-functional communication
• Workflow management
• Post-sale performance analysis
• Presentation skills
• PowerPoint
• Excel
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Problem-solving

Location

• Chicago, IL

Work Type

• Regular
• Full time

Experience Level

• 2-4 years

Salary/Compensations

• $61,600 - $77,000

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!

About the Company

• iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in America, reaching 90% of Americans monthly.
• The company is recognized as one of the Top Media Sales Organizations.
• iHeart has more #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined.
• It is the largest podcast publisher.
• iHeart is home to popular on-air personalities and podcast influencers.
• The company creates and produces major live music events.
• iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America.
• Its social media footprint is significantly larger than the next largest audio service.
• iHeart possesses the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry.
• The company is committed to providing diverse programming and fostering a diverse workplace.
• Company values include collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes, and respect for everyone.

Equal Opportunity

• The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
• Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.
• Our organization participates in E-Verify.