VP, Partnerships

Overview

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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. In fact, 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;

• 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!

What We Need:

The VP, Partnerships is a high‑impact, revenue‑driving operator responsible for securing, managing, and expanding major media and streaming partnerships across our tentpole programming. This role oversees relationships with partners such as Fox (awards), ABC (Jingle Ball), Hulu (festivals), and emerging digital platforms — negotiating license fees, ensuring cross‑promotional fulfillment, and driving incremental advertising revenue through integrated partner opportunities.

The ideal candidate is a person who can identify opportunities, create momentum, negotiate aggressively, and maintain strong relationships to build new pathways for content, promotion, and revenue.

What You ll Do:

• Pursue and close new partnerships.

• Identify and pitch new media, streaming, and digital collaboration opportunities.

• Negotiate license fees and deal terms for awards shows, festival rights, and tentpole content.

• Own day‑to‑day relationships with major media partners such as Fox, ABC and Hulu.

• Monitor partner performance, ensure delivery of promotional obligations, and advocate for increased cross‑platform support.

• Manage cross‑promos and deliverables tied to content licensed by partners.

• Work closely with Ad Sales to bring advertisers into licensed content environments (e.g., Hulu streams), unlocking clawback bonuses and incremental revenue.

• Blend partnership opportunities into tentpole programming across the organization.

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