Manager, Marketing Strategy

iHeartMedia; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Holidays

Job summary

iHeartMedia in Los Angeles, CA seeks a high-impact Manager, Marketing Strategy to partner with top sellers, translate client goals into innovative, multi-platform programs and lead end-to-end pitches. You’ll shape narratives across broadcast, digital, podcasting, and events, blending data with creativity for scalable solutions.

The role requires 5–7 years in media/marketing, strong storytelling and presentation skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• What You’ll Need: Proven ability to develop and sell breakthrough marketing ideas, from concept through pitch
• Strategic, creative thinker who can reframe client challenges into compelling opportunities
• Strong project ownership with the ability to lead initiatives end-to-end in fast-paced environments
• Excellent storytelling, writing skills, and presentation skills
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including remote sales organizations
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards of execution
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint required); experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
• Solid understanding of multi-platform marketing (audio, digital, social, experiential) and emerging trends
• Experience working with marketing budgets, forecasting, and performance measurement
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results
• 5–7 years in media, marketing, advertising, or related fields
• Experience developing revenue-driving ideas for sales teams
• Background working with large brands preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with top sellers to shape and bring to market high-value revenue opportunities
• Translate client objectives into breakthrough, multi-platform marketing programs
• Lead brainstorms that push beyond expected solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop scalable programs across markets
• Build compelling pitch narratives and best-in-class presentation materials
• Own the pitch process end-to-end, ensuring speed, alignment, and execution
• Stay ahead of cultural and media trends to inform strategy
• Develop recaps and case studies that drive future business
• Contribute to Innovation Lab thought leadership by developing internal and external content that elevates iHeartMedia’s market presence

Job description

The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, 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 iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;
• iHeartRadio 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: iHeartMedia! At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need:

This isn’t a typical strategy role – it’s a seat at the table where category-defining ideas are built. We’re seeking a high‑impact strategist to partner with iHeartMedia’s top‑performing sellers (top 2% nationally) to unlock transformative, multi‑million dollar revenue opportunities for the world’s leading brands. The Manager, Marketing Strategy will play a critical role within the iHeart Innovation Lab—our in‑house engine for breakthrough thinking, premium storytelling, and scalable marketing solutions. This role is built for someone who doesn’t just respond to briefs, they reframe them. You’ll be responsible for turning business challenges into bold, insight‑driven platforms that span broadcast, streaming, podcasting, influencers, social, live events, and experiential. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of developing big ideas that drive measurable business outcomes, someone who understands how to blend data, creativity, and storytelling into programs that not only sell, but scale. You should be equally comfortable leading a high‑stakes client pitch as you are rolling up your sleeves to shape the narrative, structure the opportunity, and bring internal teams along for the ride.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with top sellers to shape and bring to market high-value revenue opportunities
• Translate client objectives into breakthrough, multi-platform marketing programs
• Lead brainstorms that push beyond expected solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop scalable programs across markets
• Build compelling pitch narratives and best-in-class presentation materials
• Own the pitch process end-to-end, ensuring speed, alignment, and execution
• Stay ahead of cultural and media trends to inform strategy
• Develop recaps and case studies that drive future business
• Contribute to Innovation Lab thought leadership by developing internal and external content that elevates iHeartMedia’s market presence

What You’ll Need:

• Proven ability to develop and sell breakthrough marketing ideas, from concept through pitch
• Strategic, creative thinker who can reframe client challenges into compelling opportunities
• Strong project ownership with the ability to lead initiatives end-to-end in fast-paced environments
• Excellent storytelling, writing skills, and presentation skills.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including remote sales organizations
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards of execution
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint required); experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
• Solid understanding of multi-platform marketing (audio, digital, social, experiential) and emerging trends
• Experience working with marketing budgets, forecasting, and performance measurement
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results
• 5–7 years in media, marketing, advertising, or related fields
• Experience developing revenue-driving ideas for sales teams
• Background working with large brands preferred

What You’ll Bring:

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Accountability for own work and desire to provide guidance to new team members
• Ability to contribute to several projects at the same time under a moderate level of direction
• Application of objective judgement, technical skills and prior experience to solve business problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a knack for explaining complex information in a straightforward manner
• Desire for continued knowledge sharing and learning
• Understanding of impact of own decisions

Compensation

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data. $96,000 - $120,000 Location: Los Angeles, CA: 6100 Center Drive West, Suite 800, 90045 Position Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Pay Type: Salaried

Benefits

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

• 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!
• The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
• Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law. Our organization participates in E-Verify.