Manager, Digital Media Strategy – Planning

iHeartMedia

Manager of Digital Media Strategy & Planning at iHeartMedia driving digital audio strategies and RFP responses across platforms. Collaborating with sales teams and analyzing data for effective media planning.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $54,720 - $68,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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!

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Hard Skills & Tools

media planningRFP strategy developmentdata analysiscampaign optimizationpresentation creationExcel-based media plansperformance tracking

Soft Skills

attention to detailwritten communicationpresentation skillsself-motivationtime managementcreative problem solvingprofessional maturityintegritydisciplinepositive attitude