Senior Account Executive, Political Strategy

iHeart

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The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeart

Media,
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. And 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;
• 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 iHeart
  
  Radio Music Festival, the iHeart
  
  Radio Music Awards, the iHeart
  
  Country Festival, iHeart
  
  Radio Fiesta Latina and the iHeart
  
  Radio Jingle Ball Tour;
• iHeart
  
  Radio 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: iHeart

Media!

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 iHeart

Media we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

We’re seeking a dynamic Senior Account Executive specializing in political advertising to join our team! This role required sales experience coupled with political expertise to leverage iHeart

Media’s full suite of Broadcast, Digital, and Live Event products to deliver impactful campaigns for political and issue‑based clients.

• Act as a political brand ambassador for iHeart
  
  Media, driving political sales revenue across all platforms.
• Immerse yourself in learning iHeart
  
  Media’s Broadcast + Digital Marketing Products and political advertising solutions.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the political space while maintaining a robust pipeline of prospects in Salesforce.
• Foster and nurture relationships with political advertisers, agencies, and key decision‑makers.
• Use existing relationships and industry knowledge to secure high‑profile account presentations and close deals.
• Develop persuasive proposals tailored to political and issue advertisers’ evolving needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create effective, compliant marketing campaigns aligned with iHeart
  
  Media’s brand.
• Deliver compelling sales presentations with confidence and clarity.
• Monitor competition and industry trends to continually prospect new leads.
• Negotiate rates and ensure prompt payments.
• Follow all station procedures for preparing orders, resolving billing issues, and submitting regular reports…