Manager, Digital Media Strategy & Planning

Manager, Digital Media Strategy & Planning

iHeart

Media is seeking a Manager, Digital Media Strategy & Planning to power our sales organization and reinforce our position as the leader in digital audio. This role is central to shaping winning RFP responses across streaming, podcasting, display, and social – translating complex opportunities into clear, compelling media strategies. The successful candidate will own the development of smart, insight‑driven plans, produce best‑in‑class submission materials and confidently navigate evolving tools and systems.

They will be a strong cross‑functional communicator who partners seamlessly with sales, manages workflows with precision and leverages post‑sale performance insights to continuously elevate pre‑sale strategy and storytelling.

• 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.

• 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

$57,200 – $71,500

Chicago, IL: 233 N. Michigan Avenue, 30th Floor, 60601

Regular

Full time

Salaried

• 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
• 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!

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.

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