Head of Elvis Duran Podcast Network & Growth Strategy

iHeartMedia; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

iHeartMedia in New York, NY seeks a proven leader to oversee the Elvis Duran Podcast Network, shaping engaging audio content and driving audience growth. You’ll manage budgets, guide producers, and collaborate across departments to deliver scalable shows.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years leading creative projects, a deep understanding of pop culture and digital creation, and a track record of launching successful podcasts in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a creative environment taking projects from idea to flight.
• Strong understanding of pop culture, internet culture, and entertainment.
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
• Experience guiding teams and providing performance feedback.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage budgets under tight deadlines.
• Experience interviewing, hiring, and training employees and setting compensation terms.

Responsibilities

• Guiding the development of assigned podcasts
• Providing input and shaping the delivery of podcast content
• Delegating duties and show assignments for Supervising Producers and Producers
• Managing show budgets and communicating needs with talent and other departments
• Discovering, recruiting, and developing new talent and show concepts for the Company, whether for specific sales needs or pure content trends
• Developing and producing new shows and new slates of shows for the Company, including overseeing casting and piloting of episodes through to launch and promotion across all media, and managing the Company’s relationships with content and/or business partners
• Driving brand growth for the network, including audience development and cross-show promotional strategy
• Working with the Sales Department to package and present shows to advertisers and sponsors
• Working with Finance to package and communicate quarterly statements to talent and business partners
• Working with Executive Producer to oversee production of all podcasts inclusive of staffing, pre/post production, etc.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Team development

Project management

Hiring & training

Communication

Audio storytelling

Audience growth

Job description

iHeartMedia in New York, NY seeks a proven leader to oversee the Elvis Duran Podcast Network, shaping engaging audio content and driving audience growth. You’ll manage budgets, guide producers, and collaborate across departments to deliver scalable shows.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years leading creative projects, a deep understanding of pop culture and digital creation, and a track record of launching successful podcasts in fast-paced environments.