Senior Vice President, Political Strategy iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia Markets

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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:

The Senior Vice President of Political Strategy is responsible for driving the revenue growth of iHeartMedia’s broadcast, digital, and live entertainment products and delivering the highest sustainable profit margins. As the senior member of the Political management team, you will serve as the cultural anchor for all employees by role modeling iHeartMedia values and operating principles throughout the organization.

You must have a deep knowledge of the political landscape, business development within the industry, client relationship building, and media sales.

What You'll Do:

• Act as a political brand ambassador for iHeartMedia, driving political sales and strategy while increasing revenue on the iHeart platform.

• Set goals and implement initiatives that align with strategic plans across iHeartMedia business units to create unique revenue opportunities using the company's products for key candidates, issues, and advocacy across all media.

• Monitor and stay aware of the competitive landscape.

• Advise and manage political leads in various markets nationwide.

• Create and attend high-profile account presentations, providing coaching and leadership to political sellers.

• Use existing relationships to reach potential political and issue advertisers.

• Oversee the execution of external events at political conventions or relevant events.

• Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture with strong ethical standards.

What You'll Need:

• Proven success in running a sales organization, growing and coaching managers and account executives.

• Extensive experience in political media sales with audio expertise.

• Strong business acumen and understanding of industry trends and revenue drivers.

• Entrepreneurial drive with the ability to prioritize and clarify deliverables.

• Ability to work in a structured environment and communicate status to leadership teams at local, regional, and national levels.

• Quick decision-making based on data to achieve maximum results.

• Well-informed business decisions and strong change management skills.

• Dynamic presence with excellent written and presentation skills.

• Excellent communication and influencing abilities across multiple levels.

• Ability to create and leverage a highly collaborative operating environment.

• Must have completed a four-year undergraduate program.

• Experience in political media, campaigns, or on the hill.

What You'll Bring:

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Demonstrated initiative and achievement-oriented leadership
• Ability to manage and influence other managers and professionals
• Growth mindset and desire for continued knowledge sharing and learning
• Understanding of impact of own decisions and decisions of the team
• Strong business insights that contribute to resolving complex and unique problems
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and allocate resources appropriately across functions and projects
• Talent for creating a nurturing environment for creativity and innovation
• Ability to identify and support opportunities for continued improvement across business
• Comfortable with individuals of all levels and able to maintain professional relationships
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills and ability to interact in a positive manner with senior leaders and peers

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.

$200,000 - $250,000

Location:

Rockville, MD: 1801 Rockville Pike, 4th Floor, 20852

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, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing

• 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.

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