Manager, Digital Media Strategy & Planning

Digital Media Strategy & Planning Manager

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 four times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. We were just recognized as one of the Top Media Sales Organizations by The Myers Report! In fact, iHeart has : 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; we are the home of many of the countrys 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; iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America; our social media footprint is seven 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, were 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 youre excited about this role but dont 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 :

iHeartMedia is looking for a strategic, creative, and highly independent Manager to join our Digital Media Strategy & Planning team. In this role, youll 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. Youll 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. Youll 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.

What Youll Do :

• Develop and revise standard and custom digital media plans that align with client objectives and iHeartMedia capabilities
• Manage key accounts with a focus on delivering exceptional service and strategic solutions
• Interpret and apply rate structures across iHeartMedia and agency guidelines to ensure accurate pricing
• Support talent vetting processes for digital campaigns and integrated programs
• Create and refine standard digital presentation decks that clearly communicate strategy and value
• Contribute to digital pitch ideation and strategy development, bringing forward creative, insight-driven concepts
• Collaborate on event-based and cross-platform proposals to deliver integrated solutions
• Understand and navigate internal digital operational capabilities and limitations to ensure feasible plans
• Review and interpret insertion orders (IOs) for accuracy and compliance
• Maintain advanced knowledge of iHeartMedias standard digital product offerings and baseline understanding of custom solutions
• Apply foundational knowledge of measurement tools and assets to align with client KPIs

What Youll Need :

What Youll Bring :

Compensation :

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data. $56,000 - $70,000

Location :

Nashville, TN; 1200 Broadway, 6th Floor, 37203

Position Type : Regular

Time Type : Full time

Pay Type : Salaried

Benefits :

iHeartMedias 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, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing; 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!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis. 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. Click here to learn about E-Verify.