Media Strategist

Media Strategist Location: New York, NY (55th St) Premiere Networks Current employees and contingent workers click hereto apply and search by the Job Posting Title. 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. And we were just recognized as one of the Top Media Sales Organizations by The Myers Report! In fact, iHeart has: 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! 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 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: iHeartMedia is seeking an experienced Media Strategist to join our fast-paced and innovative team in New York. The Media Strategist will partner with the National Sales team to strategize, plan, and build out the right mix of iHeartMedia’s broadcast offerings to deliver strong media recommendations and help guide the final plan strategy and RFP response for HoldCo business to drive successful campaigns for iHeartMedia’s largest National advertisers. The Media Strategist reports to the Senior Vice President of Sales – Northeast and partners with the Broadcast National Media Team, the division that leads Broadcast Sales to develop media strategies and plans that meet advertisers’ objectives, yield measurable results, and drive ad revenue. What You'll Do: Partner with sellers on a select list of accounts to strategize, plan and build out media plans based on a thorough understanding of each clients’ business/brand objective, KPIs and success metrics. Provide appropriate direction to individual iHeartMedia broadcast platform divisions (Premiere Networks, Total Traffic & Weather Network, Smart Audio/Custom Network) to build their specific media plans/schedules. Act as strategic support to key accounts (i.e. provide strategic solutions, help build presentations, gather research, meeting prep, client communication). Create detailed media plans to share with Sales and other relevant internal teams. Work closely day-to-day with Sales, Marketing, Planning, Research, and Revenue Management in the development of all strategies/plan recommendations. Work with coordinators in pre-sale and post-sale to set up campaigns for success and manage the flighted execution. Follow all procedures for preparing orders, resolving billing issues, and supporting the VP in submitting regular reports regarding sales, pipeline lists, forecasts, and competitive analysis. Work professionally & collaboratively with internal partners to drive revenue. What You'll Need: Knowledge of media math, media strategy, and media research techniques. Natural drive to independently stay current on developments/shifts in media landscape. Understanding of market dynamics including demographics. Strong communication skills. Superior organizational skills, analytical & detail-oriented approach to projects. Ability to thrive working independently and as part of a team. Ability to plan and organize, set priorities, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Independent and self-motivated personality. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce. 1+ years of Client Relationship or Sales Planning experience. Media/agency industry experience required. 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. $66,300 - $67,000 Location: New York, NY: 125 West 55th Street, 10019 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! We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis. 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.  Click here to learn about E-Verify.