Senior Coordinator, National Events

Overview

iHeart Media

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

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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!

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Media s National Programming Group is looking for a highly organized and creatively driven Senior Coordinator on the National Events team to assist with the planning and execution of high-impact events from early-stage creative conceptualizing through on-site execution and completion. This role requires strong project management skills, vendor negotiation experience, a strong eye for design and brand storytelling, and the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

• Coordinate end-to-end planning and execution of iHeart s National events throughout the year including Tentpoles, B2B, Podcast and custom events.
• Assist with coordinating event timelines, budgets, and project plans; ensure events are executed successfully on time and within budget.
• Source, negotiate, and manage vendors including but not limited to venues, catering, A/V, production, rentals, branding, décor, transportation, etc.
• Contribute creatively to the development of event concepts, environments and guest experiences that align with brand and programming goals.
• Support the curation of event aesthetics including layout, flow, décor, signage, branding moments, and experiential touchpoints.
• Oversee onsite event logistics including mentoring of junior staffing, load-in, set up, and load-out.
• Partner with internal post-sale teams to coordination execution of select sponsor integrations at events.
• Collaborate with internal departments and stakeholders in Sales, Marketing, Podcasts, Creative, Photo, Video, Press, and Finance on event deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate risks; troubleshoot issues quickly and professionally during live events.
• Stay current on event trends, technology, design inspiration, and best practices.
• Provide light administrative work such as assistance with expenses and travel.
• Work on-site at events taking place in NYC and travel to events out-of-state.
• This role reports to the Vice President and Senior Vice Present of National Events.

• Bachelor s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of professional event planning and coordination experience; experience curating events from a design and experiential standpoint strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing large-scale or high-visibility events.
• Strong budgeting, negotiation, and vendor management…